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
1
A penis, especially an erect one, or an image or object representing one.
"Ancient fertility statues often featured an exaggerated phallus."
"The initiated member gave a gift of a coin for the goddess, for which he received in turn a phallus and some salt."
— Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs (1961)
How to use phallus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal or clinical word for a penis, or a symbolic representation of one.
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Word forms
- Plural
- phalli, phalluses
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Etymology
From Latin phallus, from Greek phallos.
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Frequently asked questions
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."
