Priapus

See also: priapus

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɹaɪ̯ˈeɪ̯.pəs/
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Proper noun

Priapus

  1. (Greek mythology) The son of Aphrodite and Dionysus, god of procreation, and guardian of gardens and vineyards; personification of the phallus.

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Further reading

  • Priapus”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

Latin

Etymology

    Borrowed from Ancient Greek Πρῐ́ᾱπος (Prĭ́āpos).

    Pronunciation

    Proper noun

    Priāpus m sg (genitive Priāpī); second declension

    1. (Greek mythology) Priapus (son of Aphrodite and Dionysus)

    Declension

    Second-declension noun, singular only.

    singular
    nominative Priāpus
    genitive Priāpī
    dative Priāpō
    accusative Priāpum
    ablative Priāpō
    vocative Priāpe