superaurale

noun

su·​per·​au·​rale

ˌsüpəˌrȯˈra(ˌ)lē,

-ˌrȯˈrā(-,

-ˌrau̇ˈrä(-

plural -s

: the highest point on the upper edge of the helix of the ear

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, probably from neuter of superauralis of above the ear, from Latin super- + auris ear + -alis -al

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