First Known Use: circa 1613
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phallus
noun phal·lus \ˈfa-ləs\
: an image or representation of a penis
plural phal·li \ˈfa-ˌlī, -ˌlē\ or phal·lus·es
Full Definition of PHALLUS
1
: a symbol or representation of the penis
2
: penis
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Origin of PHALLUS
Latin, from Greek phallos penis, representation of the penis; probably akin to Latin flare to blow — more at blow
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phallus
noun phal·lus \ˈfal-əs\
plural phal·li \ˈfal-ˌī, -ˌē\ or phal·lus·es
Medical Definition of PHALLUS
1
: penis
2
: the first embryonic rudiment of the vertebrate penis or clitoris
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