bàlan

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

bàlan m (plural bàlans)

  1. (zoology) any crustacean of the Balanus taxonomic genus
  2. (anatomy, dated) glans
    Synonym: gland

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