Meaning of the word phallus in English

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phallus

US /ˈfæl.əs/

UK /ˈfæl.əs/

a penis, especially when erect.

Example:

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Ancient cultures often depicted the phallus as a symbol of fertility.

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The sculpture featured a prominent phallus.

Synonym:

penis erection member prick cock

an image or representation of an erect penis, symbolizing fertility or power.

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Archaeologists discovered ancient carvings of a phallus at the site.

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The museum exhibit included several artistic interpretations of the phallus.

Synonym:

phallic symbol obelisk totem

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