PHALLIC

phallic, priapic

(adjective) resembling or being a phallus; “a phallic symbol”; “phallic eroticism”; “priapic figurines”

phallic

(adjective) relating to a phallus especially as an embodiment of generative power; “a phallic cult”; “phallic worship”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

phallic (comparative more phallic, superlative most phallic)

Having to do with the penis, especially in terms of shape.

Synonyms

• penislike

• ithyphallic

• priapic

Anagrams

• Cap Hill

Source: Wiktionary


Phal"lic, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the phallus, or to phallism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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