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priapean

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pri⋅a⋅pe⋅an

[prahy-uh-pee-uhn]
–adjective
priapic.

Origin:
< F priapéen < L Priāpē(us) (< Gk Pripeios) + -an. See Priapus, -an
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pri·a·pic   (prī-ā'pĭk, -āp'ĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of, relating to, or resembling a phallus; phallic.

  2. Relating to or overly concerned with masculinity.


[From priapus.]
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