Definition of Phallus

1. Noun. Genus of fungi having the cap or pileus hanging free around the stem.

Exact synonyms: Genus Phallus
Generic synonyms: Fungus Genus
Group relationships: Family Phallaceae, Phallaceae
Member holonyms: Common Stinkhorn, Phallus Impudicus, Phallus Ravenelii

2. Noun. The male organ of copulation ('member' is a euphemism).

Definition of Phallus

1. n. The emblem of the generative power in nature, carried in procession in the Bacchic orgies, or worshiped in various ways.

Definition of Phallus

1. Noun. A penis, especially when erect. ¹

2. Noun. A representation of an erect penis symbolising fertility or potency. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Phallus

1. the penis [n -LI or -LUSES] - See also: penis

Medical Definition of Phallus

1. Origin: L, a phallus (in sense 1), Gr. 1. The emblem of the generative power in nature, carried in procession in the Bacchic orgies, or worshiped in various ways. 2. The penis or clitoris, or the embryonic or primitive organ from which either may be derived. 3. A genus of fungi which have a fetid and disgusting odour; the stinkhorn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phallus

phalloin
phallologist
phallologists
phallolysin
phallometric
phalloplasties
phallotoxin
phallotoxins
phalls
phalluses
phalluslike
phals
phalsa
phanaeine
phanaeines
phanaticism
phancifull
phane
phanerite
phaneritic
phanero-
phanerocarpae

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