globule
Americannoun
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a small globe, esp a drop of liquid
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astronomy a small dark nebula thought to be a site of star formation
Etymology
Origin of globule
From the Latin word globulus, dating back to 1655–65. See globe, -ule
Example Sentences
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If we’re lucky, we’ll soon pen That aggressive pathogen; Nasty globule — I’ll give you a kick, and Ugly bug, let’s get rid of you quick, ’cause Little virus, I’m thoroughly sick of you.
From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2020
A globule of phlegm dribbles from her mouth.
From Nature • Apr. 9, 2019
The NFL’s public response to the formal claims and informal allegations of unfair treatment has amounted to one small globule of PR gobbledygook.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2018
He also comes with a PK meter and a globule of sticky, pink silicone slime.
From Washington Times • Feb. 3, 2018
A globule of spittle hit the back of the man's head and fell behind his ear.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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