baculum

/ ˈbækjʊləm /

noun

1. a bony support in the penis of certain mammals, esp the carnivores

Word History and Origins

Origin of baculum¹

C20: New Latin, from Latin: stick, staff

Example Sentences

The skeleton includes the baculum, a penis bone found in many mammals that is rarely preserved.

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Trump is a master of ad baculum — threats of force or intimidation.

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Trump is also known for ad baculum tactics, which means "appeals to the stick," threats of force or violence.

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Ad baculum: threats of force or intimidation.

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Dangerous demagogues use ad baculum to change the subject of debate and use force to silence legitimate opposition.

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