An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Generally, a small spherical mass, especially a small drop of liquid.
A dense spherical cloud of dust that absorbs radiation; → Bok globule.

Etymology (EN): From → globe + → -ule.

Etymology (PE): Guycé, fro guy, → globe, + -cé diminutive suffix, from Mid.Pers. -cak, variants -êžak (as in kanicak “little girl,” sangcak “small stone,” xôkcak “small pig”), also Mod.Pers. -ak.