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ear lobe

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noun

  1. the fleshy lower part of the external ear

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Q: The hole in my ear lobe had grown closed, and I wanted to wear earrings again.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023

It’s common knowledge that tugging her ear lobe began as a message to her grandmother.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2023

In addition, screw-backs with round threads are less likely to become embedded in the ear lobe, which could result in a removal procedure.

From Fox News • Dec. 1, 2021

The ear lobe, however, will look normal because it has no cartilage.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021

“Most afraid of. Hmmm,” Bull whispered, plucking at his left ear lobe.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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