Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ouvido
noun
[oʊˈviː.doʊ]
Definition
the organ of hearing in humans and many animals; it allows the perception of sound.
Examples
- The ouvido detects sound waves and converts them into signals the brain can understand.
- She whispered into his ouvido, hoping no one else would hear.
- He had an infection in his ouvido that required medical attention.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to the anatomical structure responsible for the sense of hearing.
Synonyms
- ear
- hearing organ
- auditory system