Meaning of the word lobe in English

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lobe

US /loʊb/
UK /loʊb/
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Noun

1.

a roundish projection or division, as of the brain or lung

Example:
The frontal lobe is involved in planning and decision-making.
Each lung is divided into lobes.
2.

the fleshy lower part of the external ear

Example:
She has small earlobes.
He pierced his earlobe.
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