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auricula
noun[ C or U ]
uk /əˈrɪk.jə.lə/ us /əˈrɪk.jə.lə/
a small plant with several brightly coloured flowers on a long stem:
There were two rows of auriculas by the path.
The auricula is worth seeking out at rare and specialist plant fairs.
Early in his career he exchanged rare auriculas, anemones, and other flowers with other eminent gardeners.
The auricula was bred from a modest alpine primula.
The Victorians had a passion for auriculas, with choice specimens changing hands for fortunes and special auricula "theatres" constructed to display them to best advantage.
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