glans

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

glans penis

glans clitoridis

head of the penis

head of a penis

Translations

gland

Eichel

glande

eikel

glande

gland

glande

Glans

حشفة القضيب

corona

👑

diadema

testa del pene

glans penis

bálano

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɡlænz/

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin glāns (“acorn”).