▪ I. lobing, vbl. n. Bot.
(ˈləʊbɪŋ)
[f. lobe + -ing1.]
Formation of lobes; lobation.
| 1870 Hooker Stud. Flora 8 Ranunculus hirsutus... Leaves variable in lobing. 1872 Oliver Elem. Bot. i. iv. 38 The carpels so completely consolidated as to leave no trace of lobing. |
▪ II. lobing, ppl. a. Bot.
(ˈləʊbɪŋ)
[f. lobe + -ing2.]
Forming lobes.
| 1870 Hooker Stud. Flora 169 Heracleum sphondylium..segments..lobing and toothing. |