1. phallus(n = noun.plant) genus phallus - genus of fungi having the cap or pileus hanging free around the stem;
is a kind of fungus genus
is a member of family phallaceae, phallaceae
2. phallus(n = noun.body) member, penis - the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism);
is a kind of erectile organ
is a part of male reproductive system, family jewels, male genital organ, male genitalia, male genitals
has parts: glans penis, vena bulbi penis, urethra, foreskin, prepuce
has particulars: cock, dick, pecker, peter, prick, putz, shaft, tool, micropenis, microphallus
Derived forms adjective phallic2, adjective phallic1
1. The emblem of the generative power in nature, carried in procession in the Bacchic orgies, or worshiped in various ways. [1913 Webster]
2. The penis or clitoris, or the embryonic or primitive organ from which either may be derived. [1913 Webster]
3. A genus of fungi which have a fetid and disgusting odor; the stinkhorn. [1913 Webster]
phallus, n. (pl. phalli or phalluses)
1 the (esp. erect) penis.
2 an image of this as a symbol of generative power in nature.
Derivative:
phallicism n. phallism n.
Etymology:
LL f. Gk phallos