Meaning of the word tragus in English

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tragus

US /ˈtreɪ.ɡəs/
UK /ˈtreɪ.ɡəs/
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Noun

a small pointed cartilaginous flap of the external ear, projecting backward over the opening of the ear canal.

Example:
She got a new piercing on her tragus.
The doctor examined the patient's tragus for signs of infection.