globule Meaning, Definition & Usage

Glob"ule noun

Etymology

L. globulus, dim. of globus globe: cf. F. globule.

Definitions

1. A little globe; a small particle of matter, of a spherical form.

   Globules of snow. Sir I. Newton.

   These minute globules [a mole's eyes] are sunk . . . deeply in the skull. Paley.

2. (Biol.) A minute spherical or rounded structure; as blood, lymph, and pus corpuscles, minute fungi, spores, etc.
3. A little pill or pellet used by homeopathists.