Priapus

noun

Pri·​a·​pus prī-ˈā-pəs How to pronounce Priapus (audio)
: a Greek and Roman god of gardens and male generative power

Examples of Priapus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Visitors enter through the atrium, a courtyard and reception area featuring a fresco of Narcissus, the young man who fell in love with his own reflection, and a statue of Priapus. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Priapos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Priapus was in the 14th century

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“Priapus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Priapus. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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