globalization
- n growth to a global or worldwide scale
the globalization of the communication industry
globe
- n the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
- n an object with a spherical shape
- n a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
globe amaranth
- n tropical American herb having rose to red or purple flowers that can be dried without losing color
globe artichoke
- n Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head
- n a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart
globe flower
- n any of several plants of the genus Trollius having globose yellow flowers
globe lily
- n any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having egg-shaped flowers
globe mallow
- n genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs of arid North and South America having pink or scarlet flowers and globose fruits
globe thistle
- n any of various plants of the genus Echinops having prickly leaves and dense globose heads of bluish flowers
globefish
- n any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers
globeflower
- n any of several plants of the genus Trollius having globose yellow flowers
globicephala melaena
- n small dark-colored whale of the Atlantic coast of the United States; the largest male acts as pilot or leader for the school