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.

From BBC

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.

From Literature

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

From BBC

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

From Literature

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

From New York Times