penis

pe-nis · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The male reproductive organ in humans and other mammals, used for urination and sexual intercourse.

  2. 2.

    (biology) The male copulatory organ of various animals.

Forms

plural: penises

Related words

See also: anatomy, organ, reproductive
Synonyms: member, phallus

Etymology

From Latin penis, originally meaning "tail," later applied to the male reproductive organ.