globose

/ˈɡloʊbiːs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling the shape of a globe; spherical.

“The architect designed a globose dome for the museum’s main hall.”

2. noun

A shape resembling a globe; especially a cell or organelle that is nearly spherical in shape.

“The electron micrograph revealed a globose structure within the cell.”

Synonyms

  • globular
  • spherical

Antonyms

  • cylindrical
  • elliptical