Phallus
The Latin word phallus (from the Greek phallos) and its derived adjective phallic, adopted in English and in many modern languages, refers to the penis.
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- Any object that visually resembles a penis or acts as a symbol for it (and for male fertility) may also be referred to as a "phallus"; however, such objects are more correctly referred to as being "phallic".
- The word may also refer to a type of fungus having the cap hanging free around the stem.
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