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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.; Ellipsis of glans penis or penile glans. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
2. 2
   a small rounded structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris wordnet
3. 3
   A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.; Ellipsis of glans clitoridis or clitoral glans. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
4. 4
   The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits.
5. 5
   Synonym of goiter.

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6. 6
   Synonym of pessary.

Synonyms

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balanusbell-endcockheadcue balldickheaddome

Example

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"The glans of the penis is generally very sensitive."

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin glāns (“acorn”).

Related phrases

clitoral glanspenile glans

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