# gland vs glean

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gland
*noun · IPA /ɡlænd/ · frequency rank #17,620*
A 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).

### glean
*verb · IPA /ɡliːn/ · frequency rank #40,264*
To collect (fruit, grain, or other produce) from a field, an orchard, etc., after the main gathering or harvest.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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