lobe of ear

lobe of ear
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  • lobe — n. 1 a roundish and flattish projecting or pendulous part, often each of two or more such parts divided by a fissure (lobes of the brain). 2 = ear lobe (see EAR(1)). Derivatives: lobed adj. lobeless adj. Etymology: LL f. Gk lobos lobe, pod …   Useful english dictionary

  • Lobe of the ear — Lobe Lobe (l[=o]b), n. [F. lobe, Gr. lobo s.] Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form; as: (a) (Bot.) A rounded projection or division of a leaf. Gray. (b) (Zo[ o]l.) A membranous flap on the sides of the toes of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Lobe — (l[=o]b), n. [F. lobe, Gr. lobo s.] Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form; as: (a) (Bot.) A rounded projection or division of a leaf. Gray. (b) (Zo[ o]l.) A membranous flap on the sides of the toes of certain birds …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • ear|lobe — «IHR LOHB», noun. 1. the soft, loosely hanging lower part of the external ear. 2. the fleshy fold beside the ear of some fowls …   Useful english dictionary

  • ear lobe — n the soft piece of flesh at the bottom of your ear …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • ear lobe — ► NOUN ▪ the soft, rounded fleshy part at the lower edge of the external ear …   English terms dictionary

  • Ear shaping — is the process of altering the shape of the human ear(s) as a body modification practice, often resulting in a non human appearance. The medical procedure via which ears are reshaped to give a normal appearance is known as otoplasty. Ear shaping… …   Wikipedia

  • lobe — (n.) early 15c., a lobe of the liver or lungs, from M.Fr. lobe and directly from M.L. lobus, from L.L. lobus hull, husk, pod, from Gk. lobos lobe of the ear, vegetable pod, perhaps related to Gk. leberis husk of fruits, from PIE *logwos. Extended …   Etymology dictionary

  • lobe — [lōb] n. [Fr < LL lobus < Gr lobos < IE base * lob , var. of * leb , to hang down > LAP1, SLEEP] a rounded projecting part; specif., a) the fleshy lower part of the human ear b) any of the main divisions of an organ separated by… …   English World dictionary

  • ear|ring — «IHR RIHNG», noun. an ornament for the lobe of the ear …   Useful english dictionary

  • lobe — [ləub US loub] n [Date: 1400 1500; : Late Latin; Origin: lobus, from Greek lobos] 1.) the soft piece of flesh at the bottom of your ear = ↑earlobe 2.) technical a round part of an organ in your body, especially in your brain or lungs …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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