Here are the requested information about the word "lobes":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)
2. Definitions:
- (anatomy) A rounded projection, such as the part of the brain or lungs.
- (botany) A division of a plants leaves or fruits.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /loʊbz/
- UK: /ləʊbz/
4. Origin and Usage:
- The word "lobes" originated from the Middle English word "lobe", which means a rounded projection. It has been used in anatomy to refer to the rounded projections of some organs, such as the brain and lungs, since the 14th century. In botany, "lobes" refer to the divisions of leaves or fruits.
5. Synonyms:
- (anatomy) Bulge, bump, projection, protuberance.
- (botany) Segment, division, section.
6. Related Words:
- Brain, heart, liver, lungs, spleen.
7. Example Sentences:
- The brain is divided into several lobes, each with its own unique function.
- The lungs are divided into lobes, with the right lung having three and the left lung having two.
- The maple leaf has five lobes, while the oak leaf has several deep lobes.