au·ric·u·late \(ˈ)ȯ|rikyələ̇t, -ˌlāt\adjective alsoau·ric·u·lat·ed\-ˌlād.ə̇d\ Etymology: from (assumed) New Latin auriculatus, from Late Latin, having ears, from Latin auricula + -atus -ate, -ated : having ears or earlike appendages : having auricles : eared < an auriculate leaf >