glans

English

noun
Definitions
  • The vascular body which forms the apex of the penis.
  • The vascular body which forms the extremity of the clitoris.
  • The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits.
  • A goiter.
  • A pessary.

Etymology

Derived from Latin glans (acorn) root from Proto-Indo-European *gʷelh₂- (acorn).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʷelh₂-

Gloss

acorn

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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