phallus
phal·lus
noun \ˈfa-ləs\ plural phal·li \ˈfa-ˌlī, -ˌlē\ or phal·lus·es
Definition of PHALLUS
1
: a symbol or representation of the penis
2
: penis
Origin of PHALLUS
Latin, from Greek phallos penis, representation of the penis; probably akin to Latin flare to blow — more at blow
First Known Use: circa 1613
Other Anatomy Terms
phal·lus
noun \ˈfal-əs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; phal·li \ˈfal-ˌī, -ˌē\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)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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