noun
lobe
lohb
noun
1
A rounded, projecting part of an organ or structure, especially of the brain, lung, or ear.
"The tumor was found in the frontal lobe of her brain."
"He had his earlobe pierced twice."
How to Use Lobe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rounded section that sticks out from a larger body part, most familiar as the ear lobe or the lobes of the brain.
Common pairings
frontal lobe
ear lobe
lung lobe
Word Forms
lobes plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek lobós, meaning the soft lobe of the ear or liver, or a seed pod.