penis

pe·nis  (pns)

n. pl. pe·nis·es or pe·nes (-nz)

1. The male organ of copulation in higher vertebrates, homologous with the clitoris. In mammals, it also serves as the male organ of urinary excretion.

2. Any of various copulatory organs in males of lower animals.

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[Latin pnis; see pes- in Indo-European roots.]

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penis

Noun

pl -nises or -nes the organ of copulation in higher vertebrates, also used for urinating in many mammals [Latin]

penile adj

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penis  (pns)

Plural penises or penes (pnz)

1. The male reproductive organ of mammals and some reptiles and birds. In mammals, the penis contains the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder and releases sperm during reproduction.

2. A similar organ found in the males of some invertebrate animals.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

penis - the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism) phallus, member glans penis - the conical mass of erectile tissue that forms the head of the penis vena bulbi penis - vein of the head of the penis; tributary of the internal pudendal vein that drains the perineum urethra - duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct male reproductive system - the reproductive system of males family jewels, male genital organ, male genitalia, male genitals - external male sex organs erectile organ - an organ containing erectile tissue cock, pecker, peter, dick, putz, prick, tool, shaft - obscene terms for penis micropenis, microphallus - an abnormally small penis foreskin, prepuce - a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis

Translations

penis [ˈpiːnɪs] n → pene m

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penis [ˈpiːnɪs] n → pénis m, verge f

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penis [ˈpiːnɪs] n → Penis m

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penis [ˈpiːnɪs] n → pene m