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globe
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  7. globe lichen
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  10. globe sight
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  14. globe tulip
  15. globe valve
  16. celestial globe
  17. crystal globe
  18. gazing globe
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1globe

noun \ˈglōb\

Definition of GLOBE

: something spherical or rounded: as
a : a spherical representation of the earth, a celestial body, or the heavens
b : earth 4
c : orb 5
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Examples of GLOBE

  1. She has a globe in her office.
  2. His fame has spread around the globe.
  3. The tree was decorated with colorful glass globes.

Origin of GLOBE

Middle French, from Latin globus
First Known Use: 15th century

Related to GLOBE

Synonyms
1ball, orb, sphere

Rhymes with GLOBE

daube, Dobe, Job, lobe, probe, robe, strobe

2globe

transitive verb
globedglob·ing

Definition of GLOBE

archaic
: to form into a globe

First Known Use of GLOBE

1641

globe

noun \ˈglōb\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of GLOBE

: eyeball

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