Glans
/ɡlænz/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 a small rounded structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris wordnet
- 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 The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits.
- 5 Synonym of goiter.
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- 6 Synonym of pessary.
Example
More examples"The glans of the penis is generally very sensitive."
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin glāns (“acorn”).