Other Word Forms
- multilobed adjective
- unlobed adjective
Etymology
Origin of lobed
Example Sentences
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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
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