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- [fal-uh s]
- /ˈfæl əs/
- /ˈfæl.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fal-uh s]
- /ˈfæl əs/
Definitions of phallus word
- noun plural phallus 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 phallus Anatomy. the penis, the clitoris, or the sexually undifferentiated embryonic organ out of which either of these develops. 1
- noun phallus penis as fertility or power symbol 1
- countable noun phallus A phallus is a model of an erect penis, especially one used as a symbol in ancient religions. 0
- countable noun phallus A phallus is a penis. 0
- noun phallus an image of the penis, esp as a religious symbol of reproductive power 0
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Origin of phallus
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 Phallus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
phallus 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
phallus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for phallus
noun phallus
- cock — A man's cock is his penis.
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