noun

phallus

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Phallus (noun) means a penis, especially an erect one, or an image or object representing one. Example: “Ancient fertility statues often featured an exaggerated phallus.”

noun

A penis, especially an erect one, or an image or object representing one.

"Ancient fertility statues often featured an exaggerated phallus."

How to use phallus

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal or clinical word for a penis, or a symbolic representation of one.

Word forms

phalli plural, phalluses plural

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Etymology

From Latin phallus, from Greek phallos.

Origin: Latin

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What is the meaning of phallus?

"phallus" (noun) means a penis, especially an erect one, or an image or object representing one.

What is another word for phallus?

Other words for "phallus" include member, penis.

How do you use phallus in a sentence?

Example: "Ancient fertility statues often featured an exaggerated phallus."

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