"Auris" is a Latin word that means "ear". There are many synonyms for this word, some of which include "auditory canal", "outer ear", "hearing organ", and "acoustic meatus". These synonyms are often used interchangeably, but they can also have specific meanings depending on the context in which they are used. For example, auditory canal refers specifically to the passageway leading into the ear while outer ear is more general and can refer to the entire visible ear structure. Other synonyms for auris may include "earlobe", "tympanum", and "cochlea". Regardless of which synonym is used, they all refer to the important organ responsible for hearing in humans and many other animals.