priapus

See also: Priapus

English

Etymology

Latin, from Ancient Greek Πρίαπος (Príapos).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pɹaɪˈeɪpəs/

Noun

priapus (plural priapi or priapuses)

  1. An image of the god Priapus, often used as a scarecrow in ancient gardens.
  2. A representation of a phallus.
    • 1687, John Aubrey, Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme, page 31:
      In the digging of the Ruins & foundations of London (after the great Conflagration) there were found severall little Priapusses of Copper about an inch long, w^ch the Romans did weare about their necks.
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