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noun

Globule n.

A little globe; a small particle of matter, of a spherical form. "Globules of snow." "These minute globules (a mole's eyes) are sunk... deeply in the skull."

(Biol.) A minute spherical or rounded structure; as blood, lymph, and pus corpuscles, minute fungi, spores, etc.

A little pill or pellet used by homeopathists.

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Etymology of 'Globule'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Globule" Quotes from Famous Books

... energetic pill lived in its little pasteboard house next door to the crystal palace of smooth, insinuating castor oil; and passionate fiery essence of peppermint grew hot with indignation at the proximity of plebeian rhubarb and squills. In the present case he quietly took his anti-bilious globule: which, besides being a step in the direction of removing a pimple from his chin, was also intended as a kind of medical preparation for his coming services in the Ritualistic Church, where, at a certain part of the ceremonies, he was to stand on his head before the Banner ...

— Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 15, July 9, 1870 • Various

Words linked to "Globule" : globe, bubble