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Definition of globularia
globularia
/ˌɡlɑːbjəˈlɛriə/
glob · u · la · ri · a
Plural:globularias
globularia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of small, often evergreen perennial plants in the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), native primarily to central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia, characterized by dense, spherical heads of blue or violet flowers (commonly known as globe daisies).
Example
"The rock garden featured a vibrant patch of globularia, its round blue flower heads thriving in the well-drained, alkaline soil typical of its native Mediterranean habitat."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin 'Globularia', stemming from the Latin 'globulus' (a small sphere or globe) combined with the botanical suffix '-aria', referring to the dense, perfectly spherical shape of the plant's flower heads.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Globularia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/globularia