The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word AURICULAR
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What does AURICULAR mean?
AURICULAR noun- The outermost and smallest finger of the hand.
- The ear.
- Of or pertaining to the ear.
- Of or pertaining to the sense of hearing.
- Told in the ear, i. e., told privately.
- Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing.
- Received by the ear; known by report.
- Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.