phallicism

noun

phal·li·cism ˈfa-lə-ˌsi-zəm

: the worship of the generative principle as symbolized by the phallus

Etymology

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of phallicism was in 1883

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“Phallicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phallicism. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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phallicism

noun

phal·li·cism ˈfal-ə-ˌsiz-əm

: the worship of the generative principle as symbolized by the phallus

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