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.