phalli

phal·lus

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fal-uh s]
- /ˈfæl əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fal-uh s]
- /ˈfæl əs/

Definitions of phalli word

noun plural phalli an image of the male reproductive organ, especially that carried in procession in ancient festivals of Dionysus, or Bacchus, symbolizing the generative power in nature. 1
noun plural phalli Anatomy. the penis, the clitoris, or the sexually undifferentiated embryonic organ out of which either of these develops. 1

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Origin of phalli

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Latin < Greek phallós penis

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Parts of speech for Phalli

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phalli popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

phalli usage trend in Literature

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