tragus

[US]/ˈtræɡəs/
[UK]/ˈtræɡəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small pointed part of the outer ear; the projection in front of the ear canal
Word Forms
Pluraltraguss

Phrases & Collocations

tragus piercing

tragus massage

tragus anatomy

tragus reflex

tragus swelling

tragus cartilage

tragus function

tragus injury

tragus sensitivity

tragus location

Example Sentences

the tragus is a small piece of cartilage in the ear.

many people pierce their tragus for fashion.

the tragus helps to direct sound into the ear canal.

in some cultures, tragus piercings are considered traditional.

she has a beautiful tragus earring that sparkles.

he felt pressure on his tragus after the swim.

the tragus can be sensitive to touch.

she applied pressure to her tragus to relieve discomfort.

some people have a naturally larger tragus than others.

he noticed a swelling near his tragus.

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