(the) lobe of the ear

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• 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

• Lobule of the ear — Lobule Lob ule, n. [Cf. F. lobule, dim. of lobe. See {Lobe}.] A small lobe; a subdivision of a lobe. [1913 Webster] {Lobule of the ear}. (Anat.) Same as {Lobe of the ear}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Ear — The ear is the sense organ that detects sounds. The vertebrate ear shows a common biology from fish to humans, with variations in structure according to order and species. It not only acts as a receiver for sound, but plays a major role in the… …   Wikipedia

• 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 piercing — The practice of using a needle or needle gun to make holes through the ear lobe or other parts of the ear for wearing jewelry. When done under hygienic conditions, there is little danger from ear piercing other than localized and transitory… …   Medical dictionary

• 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 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

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

• Ear piercing instrument — An ear piercing instrument (commonly referred to as a piercing gun or an ear piercing gun) is a device designed to pierce earlobes by forcing a blunt starter earring through the lobe. Piercing guns may be reusable or disposable. Piercing guns are …   Wikipedia

• ear lobe — noun the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear • Syn: ↑earlobe • Hypernyms: ↑lobe • Part Holonyms: ↑auricle, ↑pinna, ↑ear * * * ˈear lobe [ …   Useful english dictionary