globose

adjective

glo·bose ˈglō-ˌbōs

: globular sense 1a(1)

globose pollen

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1667, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of globose was in 1667

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globose

adjective

glo·bose ˈglō-ˌbōs

: globular sense 1

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