Definition of GLANS

glans

Meanings

Plural: glandes, glans

Noun

  • a small rounded structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris
  • A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.
  • Ellipsis of glans penis or penile glans.
  • A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.
  • Ellipsis of glans clitoridis or clitoral glans.
  • The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits.
  • Synonym of goiter.
  • Synonym of pessary.

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin glāns (“acorn”).

Synonyms

balanus, bell-end, cockhead, cue ball, dickhead, dome, goiter, head, helmet, knob, knobhead, little head, mushroom tip, nut, other head, pessary, plum, purple helmet, skull, tip, warhead

Scrabble Score: 6

glans is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
glans is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
glans is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

glans is a valid Words With Friends word