Priapus

[ prahy-ey-puhs ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a god of male procreative power, the son of Dionysus and Aphrodite.
2. (lowercase) a phallus.

Priapus

/ praɪˈeɪpəs /

noun

1. (in classical antiquity) the god of the male procreative power and of gardens and vineyards
2. often not capital a representation of the penis

Example Sentences

There was the rose, and beneath it, springing from the same mould, was this diabolical offering to Priapus.

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I must also mention another Priapus, of fine marble, which was discovered at a depth of 13 meters (42 feet).

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This is entitled Sacrifizio di Priapo, and represents a female offering to Priapus.

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Is the Priapus of the priests less obscene than the Priapus of the players?

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And Priapus was with them, having a crown of ivy-leaves made of gold.

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