glans

Signification (Anglais)

  1. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.
  2. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.
  3. The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits.
  4. Synonym of goiter.
  5. Synonym of pessary.

Concepts

Synonymes

head of the penis

head of a penis

Prononcé comme (IPA)
/ɡlænz/
Étymologie (Anglais)

Learned borrowing from Latin glāns (“acorn”).

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