Definitions

1. adjective

having or resembling small ear-shaped appendages

“The biologist noted the auriculate leaves of the plant species.”

2. noun

a small ear-shaped appendage or lobe

“The auriculate structures on the leaf helped it to capture sunlight.”

3. verb

to give a lobe or ear-like shape to

“The sculptor auriculated the edges of the statue to create a sense of movement.”