bálano

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See also: balano and balano-

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin balanus (acorn), from Ancient Greek βάλανος (bálanos, acorn). Cognate with Catalan bàlan, French balane, Italian balano, Spanish bálano.

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Noun

bálano m (plural bálanos)

  1. (anatomy) glans
    Synonym: glande

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Spanish

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Etymology

From Latin balanus (acorn), from Ancient Greek βάλανος (bálanos, acorn). Cognate with Catalan bàlan, French balane, Italian balano, Portuguese bálano.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbalano/
  • Rhymes: -alano
  • Syllabification: bá‧la‧no

Noun

bálano m (plural bálanos)

  1. (anatomy) glans
    Synonym: glande

Derived terms

Further reading