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glans

glans
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [glanz]
    • /glænz/
    • /ɡlænz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [glanz]
    • /glænz/

Definitions of glans word

  • noun plural glans the head of the penis (glans penis) or of the clitoris (glans clitoris) 1
  • noun glans The vascular body which forms the apex of the penis. 1
  • noun glans end part of a sexual organ 1
  • noun glans any small rounded body or glandlike mass, such as the head of the penis (glans penis) 0
  • noun glans the head, or end, of the penis 0
  • noun glans the corresponding part of the clitoris 0

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Origin of glans

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin glāns literally, acorn, beechmast; akin to Greek bálanos

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Glans

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

glans popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

glans usage trend in Literature

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