adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having the form of a globe; spherical. archaic

   "globate gland"

Synonyms

All synonyms

bulblikebulbousellipsoidellipsoidalglobalglobe-shaped

Etymology

From Latin globatus, past participle of globare (“to make into a ball”), from globus (“ball”).

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