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Priapus
Translation of "priapus" into Russian
priapus
Noun
UK
/ˈpraɪəpəs/
US
/ˈpraɪəpəs/
priapus
priapuses pl
priapi pl
In ancient mythology, Priapus was the god of fertility.
В древней мифологии Приап был богом плодородия.
Definitions
priapus
Noun
UK
/ˈpraɪəpəs/
US
/ˈpraɪəpəs/
An abnormal, often painful, and prolonged erection of the penis that is not related to sexual stimulation; also called priapism (medical).
The patient presented to the emergency room with priapus that had lasted for over four hours.
An erect penis or a representation of such, especially as a symbol of male virility.
A stone priapus guarded the entrance to the ancient temple.
Priapus
Proper noun
In Greek and Roman mythology, the minor fertility deity of gardens, flocks, and male generative power, usually portrayed with an oversized, permanent erection.
Priapus was invoked by farmers seeking to protect their orchards from thieves.