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auricle vs cauliflower ear

cauliflower ear vs auricle

auricle and cauliflower ear both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
auricle Yes No No No
cauliflower ear Yes No No No
As nouns, cauliflower ear is a hyponym of auricle; that is, cauliflower ear is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than auricle:
  • auricle: the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
  • cauliflower ear: an auricle deformed by injury; common among boxers
auricle (noun) cauliflower ear (noun)
a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each atrium of the heart an auricle deformed by injury; common among boxers
the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
Difference between auricle and cauliflower ear

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