glans

[ glanz ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural glan·des [glan, -deez].

1. the glans penis or the glans clitoris.

glans

/ ɡlænz /

noun

1. anatomy any small rounded body or glandlike mass, such as the head of the penis ( glans penis )

Word History and Origins

Origin of glans¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin glāns literally, “acorn, beechmast”; akin to Greek bálanos

Word History and Origins

Origin of glans¹

C17: from Latin: acorn; see gland ¹

Example Sentences

“Do you want just clitoral hood or glans as well?”

From Salon

A combination of microscopy and other surface analyses show that stone tools were likely used to carve out the grooves for both the urethra and the glans.

From Science Magazine

She studies the women’s magazines, with their sex tips and their warnings of the extreeeeeeeeme sensitivity of the glans.

From New York Times

But for Williams, it was revelatory: “After gaining enough restored foreskin, the main new experience for me in addition to the protection was the ‘rolling’ function, where the foreskin glides over the glans.

From The Guardian

If a guy’s wearing short and loose pants With no underwear on, there’s a chance You’ll observe a bit more Than you’re bargaining for: You may spot the man’s glans at a glance.

From Washington Post