bàlan

1. (masculine) any crustacean of the Balanus taxonomic genus
2. (dated, masculine) glans

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈba.lən]

Etymology

Cognate with French: balane

Cognate with Italian: balano

Cognate with Portuguese: bálano

Cognate with Spanish: bálano

In summary

From Latin balanus (“acorn”), from Ancient Greek βάλανος (bálanos, “acorn”). Cognate with French balane, Italian balano, Portuguese bálano, Spanish bálano.

Translations

balane