n. [ L. globulus, dim. of globus globe: cf. F. globule. ]
Globules of snow. Sir I. Newton. [ 1913 Webster ]
These minute globules [ a mole's eyes ] are sunk . . . deeply in the skull. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A little globule. Crabb. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. lobule, dim. of lobe. See Lobe. ] A small lobe; a subdivision of a lobe. [ 1913 Webster ]
Lobule of the ear. (Anat.)
n. [ Dim. of lobule. ] (Anat.) A little lobule, or subdivision of a lobule. [ 1913 Webster ]