Lōbe, n.

[Fr. lobe, Sp., Pg., & It. lobo, N. Lat. lobus, from Gr. λοβός, from λέπειν, to peel.] Any projection or division, especially of a somewhat rounded form; as, (a.) (Bot.) A rounded projection or division of a leaf. Gray. (b.) (Anat.) A round, projecting part of an organ, as of the liver, lungs, brain, &c. (c.) (Mchn.) The larger or most prominent and projecting part of a cam-wheel. Ogilvie.

Lobe of the ear, the soft, rounded prominence which terminates the ear below, and which is pierced in those who wear ear-rings. Dunglison.