lobe
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Noun — A rounded, projecting part of an organ or structure, especially of the brain, lung, or ear.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek lobós, meaning the soft lobe of the ear or liver, or a seed pod.
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What does “lobe” mean?
The word “lobe” means a rounded, projecting part of an organ or structure, especially of the brain, lung, or ear. In plain terms, a rounded section that sticks out from a larger body part, most familiar as the ear lobe or the lobes of the brain.
How do you pronounce “lobe”?
“Lobe” is pronounced lohb (/ləʊb/ in IPA).
How do you use “lobe” in a sentence?
Here is “lobe” used in a sentence: “The tumor was found in the frontal lobe of her brain.”
What part of speech is “lobe”?
“Lobe” is a noun.
Where does the word “lobe” come from?
The word “lobe” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek lobós, meaning the soft lobe of the ear or liver, or a seed pod.
Is “lobe” a common word?
“Lobe” is an uncommon word in modern English.