Etymology · Proto-Celtic
*glanos
2 English words descend from Proto-Celtic *glanos, most common first.
- glandA specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
- gleanTo collect (fruit, grain, or other produce) from a field, an orchard, etc., after the main gathering or harvest.