Phallus
noun
A symbol or image that represents the male sexual organ.
In some ancient cultures, the phallus was a symbol of fertility and potency.
Often appears as...
- phallic symbol
- phallus representation
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Formal
Academic
noun
The male sexual organ of certain animals.
In some reptile species, the male phallus is bifurcated, meaning it is split into two parts.
Often appears as...
- reptile phallus
- insect phallus
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Technical
noun
A structure shaped like or representing a male sexual organ.
The sculpture was a large stone phallus, considered sacred in some ancient civilizations.
Often appears as...
- stone phallus
- wooden phallus
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A symbol or image that represents the male sexual organ.
In some ancient cultures, the phallus was a symbol of fertility and potency.
Often appears as...
- phallic symbol
- phallus representation
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The male sexual organ of certain animals.
In some reptile species, the male phallus is bifurcated, meaning it is split into two parts.
Often appears as...
- reptile phallus
- insect phallus
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A structure shaped like or representing a male sexual organ.
The sculpture was a large stone phallus, considered sacred in some ancient civilizations.
Often appears as...
- stone phallus
- wooden phallus
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
The word can be sensitive or offensive in some contexts; understand the cultural background.
The ancient artifact, a phallus, was displayed discreetly due to its sensitive nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Art and Religion
In art and religion, a phallus often represents more than just fertility, like power or creation.
The mural depicted a phallus, symbolizing the creation myth.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolism Over Literal
A phallus usually symbolizes concepts in abstract rather than being a direct reference.
The poet used a phallus as a metaphor for rejuvenation.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
The word can be sensitive or offensive in some contexts; understand the cultural background.
The ancient artifact, a phallus, was displayed discreetly due to its sensitive nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Art and Religion
In art and religion, a phallus often represents more than just fertility, like power or creation.
The mural depicted a phallus, symbolizing the creation myth.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolism Over Literal
A phallus usually symbolizes concepts in abstract rather than being a direct reference.
The poet used a phallus as a metaphor for rejuvenation.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
The word can be sensitive or offensive in some contexts; understand the cultural background.
The ancient artifact, a phallus, was displayed discreetly due to its sensitive nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Art and Religion
In art and religion, a phallus often represents more than just fertility, like power or creation.
The mural depicted a phallus, symbolizing the creation myth.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolism Over Literal
A phallus usually symbolizes concepts in abstract rather than being a direct reference.
The poet used a phallus as a metaphor for rejuvenation.
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Video examples
Mary Roach: 10 things...
There is a phallus, clear acrylic phallus, with a camera and a light source, attached to a motor that is kind of going like this. And the woman would have sex with it. That is what they would do. Pretty amazing. Sadly, this device has been dismantled. This just kills me, not because I wanted to use it --
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Bethany Ehlmann:...
but this is another mapping of minerals in a different region of Mars Mars phallus that bluish whitish layer that you see is in fact a paleo soil an ancient soil formed on the surface of Mars by water interacting near the surface this one's a little bit easier to understand it looks for all the world
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The evolution of animal...
leading to rapid evolution of insects' phalluses. Similarly, some beetles have two little drumsticks on either side of the penis. During mating, they'll rub, slap, or tap the female with these. And some hoofed mammals, like rams and bulls, use a whip-like extension on the penis's left side
Video examples
Mary Roach: 10 things...
There is a phallus, clear acrylic phallus, with a camera and a light source, attached to a motor that is kind of going like this. And the woman would have sex with it. That is what they would do. Pretty amazing. Sadly, this device has been dismantled. This just kills me, not because I wanted to use it --
Video examples
Bethany Ehlmann:...
but this is another mapping of minerals in a different region of Mars Mars phallus that bluish whitish layer that you see is in fact a paleo soil an ancient soil formed on the surface of Mars by water interacting near the surface this one's a little bit easier to understand it looks for all the world
Video examples
The evolution of animal...
leading to rapid evolution of insects' phalluses. Similarly, some beetles have two little drumsticks on either side of the penis. During mating, they'll rub, slap, or tap the female with these. And some hoofed mammals, like rams and bulls, use a whip-like extension on the penis's left side
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