Where does “lobus” come from?
lobus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek λοβός, from Proto-Indo-European leh₂b- — to hang loosely; to lap, lick.
lobus (Latin): hull, husk, pod; lobe
Ancestry of “lobus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | λοβός | lobe of the ear; lobe of the liver; lobe of the... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | leh₂b- | to hang loosely; to lap, lick |
Words derived from “lobus”