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ear lobe

British  

noun

  1. the fleshy lower part of the external ear

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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

That thud couldn’t shake the grin from one ear lobe to the other.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2021

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

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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