half-globe
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/ˈhæf ˌɡloʊb/
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/ˈhɑːf ˌɡləʊb/
half of a sphere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'half-globe' originates from Middle English, combining 'half' meaning 'one of two equal parts' and 'globe' from Latin 'globus' meaning 'sphere'.
Historical Evolution
'half-globe' evolved from the Middle English term 'halfe globe', eventually becoming the modern English word 'half-globe'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one of two equal parts of a sphere', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hemisphere; one half of a spherical object or structure.
The Earth is divided into the Northern and Southern half-globes.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 09:57