Globulous

/ˈɡlɒbjʊləs/ adjective

Definition

Shaped like or composed of globules; having a round, spherical form.

Etymology

From Latin globus ('ball') + -ous (Latin suffix meaning 'full of'). An alternative form to globulose, using the more common -ous ending.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare that some dictionaries have dropped it entirely in favor of 'globular'—it's a glimpse into how language naturally selects certain words and lets others fade away.

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