glans
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of glans
First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin glāns literally, “acorn, beechmast”; akin to Greek bálanos
Example Sentences
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Peter Stormare and Johan Glans are still “Swedish Dicks” as this sitcom about two Scandinavians turned private detectives in L.A. returns for a second seasonWith Keanu Reeves.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2018
Johan Glans also stars in the season finale.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2017
Glans but one moment at your honor's plate—every spoon is as bright as a mirror; condysend to igsamine your shoes—your honor may see reflected in them the fases of every one in the company.
From The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush by Thackeray, William Makepeace
Accorne, or archarde, frute of the oke; Glans.
From The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare by Ellacombe, Henry Nicholson
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