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penis
PEE-nihs
Penis (noun) means the external male sex organ, used for both urination and sexual intercourse.
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The external male sex organ, used for both urination and sexual intercourse.
"The textbook diagram labeled each part of the penis."
How to use penis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe male reproductive and urinary organ.
When to use it
Standard clinical term; informal alternatives exist but this is the neutral, medical word.
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Word forms
- Plural
- penises, penes
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What is the meaning of penis?
"penis" (noun) means the external male sex organ, used for both urination and sexual intercourse.
What is another word for penis?
Other words for "penis" include anaconda, baloney pony, bald-headed hermit, banana, birdie, bobby.
How do you use penis in a sentence?
Example: "The textbook diagram labeled each part of the penis."
