1. plural of phallus: representations or symbols of the male reproductive organ, especially in art or religious contexts
Usage: formal; academic
2. plural of phallus: the male reproductive organs of animals or humans
Usage: medical; biological

Examples

• Ancient Greek art often featured phalluses as symbols of fertility.
• The museum’s collection includes several carved stone phalluses from Roman times.
• Archaeologists discovered clay phalluses at the excavation site.
• The biology textbook discussed the development of phalluses in various species.
• Religious ceremonies in some cultures involved symbolic phalluses.
• The anthropologist studied the cultural significance of phalluses in ancient societies.