pointed-lobed
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/ˈpɔɪntɪd loʊbd/
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/ˈpɔɪntɪd ləʊbd/
sharp-tipped lobes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pointed-lobed' originates from the combination of 'pointed' and 'lobed', where 'pointed' means 'having a sharp or tapered end' and 'lobed' refers to 'having lobes'.
Historical Evolution
'Pointed-lobed' is a compound word formed in modern English by combining 'pointed' and 'lobed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having lobes with sharp tips', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having lobes that are pointed or sharp at the tips.
The maple leaf is often pointed-lobed.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 08:15