noun
- a representation or image of the male reproductive organ, especially as a symbol of fertility or masculine power
- the male reproductive organ of humans and animals
Usage: often in art, archaeology, or religious contexts
Usage: medical or scientific
Examples
- Ancient Greek art often featured the phallus as a symbol of fertility.
- The archaeologists discovered carved phallus symbols at the Roman site.
- In some cultures, the phallus represents masculine power and strength.
- The medical textbook included diagrams of the phallus and its anatomy.
- Many fertility rituals in ancient civilizations involved phallus imagery.