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| auricle |
the part of the ear that can be seen. [1/2 definitions] |
| cartilage |
a tough, white tissue that forms part of the skeleton of humans and other animals. Cartilage is not as stiff as bone. Cartilage is found in the ear, nose, and joints. |
| cheek |
either side of the face between the nose and the ear. [1/2 definitions] |
| cob |
the hard center of an ear of corn; corncob. |
| corncob |
the woody center of an ear of corn. The corncob holds the kernels. |
| earache |
a pain inside the ear. |
| eardrum |
the part of the middle ear that receives sounds. The eardrum vibrates when sound waves reach it. |
| earlobe |
the soft lower part of the ear. |
| earphone |
a small speaker that fits on or in the ear for listening to sound from a radio, tape player, telephone, or other electronic machine. |
| face |
the front part of the head from the forehead to the chin and from ear to ear. [1/8 definitions] |
| silk |
certain materials that are like threads of silk, such as the fine strands found on an ear of corn. [1/4 definitions] |
| temple2 |
the flat area on either side of the head between the forehead and ear. |
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