lobed

[ lohbd ]

adjective

1. having a lobe or lobes; lobate.
2. Botany. (of a leaf ) having lobes or divisions extending less than halfway to the middle of the base.

Other Words From

• multi·lobed adjective
• un·lobed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lobed¹

First recorded in 1780–90; lobe + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Seven species of the coral found in Florida’s reef — elkhorn, staghorn, boulder star, mountainous star, lobed star, rough cactus and pillar — are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

From Los Angeles Times

Creamy white cone-shaped flower clusters form on old wood and are set off by deep green, lobed oaklike foliage.

From Seattle Times

Characteristic lobed foliage emerges bright green in spring.

From Seattle Times

Foliose species have lobed, leaflike bodies, or thalli; you can see both their upper and lower surfaces, which are different colors.

From Seattle Times

In spring, glossy, deeply lobed small leaves emerge bright green, accompanied by clusters of fragrant, creamy flowers.

From Seattle Times