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Meaning of the word "outer ear" in English

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outer ear

US /ˈaʊtər ɪr/
UK /ˈaʊtər ɪər/
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Noun

the external part of the ear, consisting of the auricle and the ear canal down to the eardrum

Example:
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The sound waves are collected by the outer ear.
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An infection in the outer ear can cause pain and discomfort.
Synonym:
auricle pinna
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