Etymology

priapic

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Today it means: Phallic. Full definition →

First used 1786
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The story

From Priapus + -ic, from Πρίᾱπος (Príāpos), a god of procreation pictured with an erect phallus in Greek mythology.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1786 Phallic.

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