Glans \Glans\n.; pl. {Glandes}. [L. See {Gland}.]
1. (Anat.) The vascular body which forms the apex of the
penis, and the extremity of the clitoris.
2. (Bot.) The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits.
--Gray.
3. (Med.)
(a) Goiter.
(b) A pessary. [Obs.]
glans
n : a small rounded gland-like structure; especially that at the
end of the penis or clitoris
[also: {glandes} (pl)]