either of two small glands near the vaginal opening: during sexual excitement they secrete a mucous lubricating substance
See Bartholin's gland in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(bärˈtl-ĭnz, -thə-lĭnz)
noun Anatomy
Either of two small compound racemose glands located on either side of the vaginal orifice that secrete a lubricating mucus and are homologous to the bulbourethral glands in the male.