glans
glans
noun \ˈglanz\ plural glan·des\ˈglan-ˌdēz\
Definition of GLANS
1
: a conical vascular body forming the extremity of the penis —called also glans penis
2
: a structure of the clitoris similar to the glans penis —called also glans cli*to*ri*dis, \-klə-ˈtȯr-ə-dəs\
See Origin of GLANS
Latin gland-, glans, literally, acorn
First Known Use: 1650
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