GLANDES

GLANS

glans

(noun) a small rounded structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

glandes

(rare) plural of glans

Anagrams

• dangles, gelands, gladens, slanged

Source: Wiktionary


GLANS

Glans n.; pl. Glandes. Etym: [L. See Gland.]

1. (Anat.)

Definition: The vascular body which forms the apex of the penis, and the extremity of the clitoris.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits. Gray.

3. (Med.) (a) Goiter. (b) A pessary. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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