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

A grey and white piece of a cameo gemstone featuring Priapus - the Greek god of fertility - was posted by a user called "sultan1966" for just £40.

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There were also many Numina connected with the life of the household, such as Terminus, Guardian of Boundaries; Priapus, Cause of Fertility; Pales, Strengthener of Cattle; Sylvanus, Helper of Plowmen and Woodcutters.

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Recently an erotic fresco depicting Priapus - a Roman fertility god - was unearthed near the Leda fresco.

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She conducted her house like a cathedral dedicated to a sad but erect Priapus.

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It could be in homage to the ancient fertility god Priapus.

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