Etymology

priapus

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Today it means: An image of the god Priapus, often used as a scarecrow in ancient gardens. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Πρίαπος
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priapus · noun1

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΠρίαπος
  2. English todaypriapus

Latin, from Ancient Greek Πρίαπος (Príapos).

Priapus · proper noun2

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΠρίαπος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromPriāpus
  3. English todayPriapus

From Latin Priāpus, from Ancient Greek Πρίαπος (Príapos).

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