Alternative Medicine

adjective relating to the ear or hearing

• The doctor used an auricular thermometer to measure the patient's temperature.
• I prefer using auricular headphones for better sound quality.
• These auricular buds are the best for listening to music on the go.
• His auricular skills are unmatched when it comes to picking up on subtle cues in conversations.

noun a solution of a medicinal substance in alcohol or water

verb to tint or color with a tincture

• The pharmacist recommended a tincture of echinacea to help boost my immune system.
• I picked up a tincture for my sore throat at the health food store.
• I heard tinctures are all the rage for natural remedies these days.
• The artist used a tincture of blue to create a beautiful gradient in the painting.