Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

balanus

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.34 in modern English

Syllables: bal-anus
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Example Sentences

"GLANS, in anatomy, the anterior extremity of the penis, called by other different names, as the head of the penis, the nut of the penis, and the balanus of the penis."
"There is both a local and a general predisposition to Lues Venerea: Jews and Mahometans, from the constant exposure of the glans and prepuce, have the cuticle of the balanus of much firmer texture than those who have not been circumcised."
"[...] and stretches into the balanus of the penis."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin balanus, from Ancient Greek βάλανος (bálanos, “acorn”).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: βάλανος

Inflected Forms

balani (plural)

Derived Forms

subbalanic balanic balanitis

Phrases

balano-

Frequently Paired Words

balaniferous

Synonyms

glans nut

Questions

What does balanus mean?: The glans
Where does balanus come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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