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priapus

/praɪˈeɪ.pəs/

Traduction: Nom propre de la mythologie classique, désignant le dieu de la puissance virile masculine et protecteur des jardins et des vignobles.

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noun

C2formalcommonart/praɪˈeɪ.pəs/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun from classical mythology referring to the god of male procreative power and guardian of gardens and vineyards.

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre de la mythologie classique, désignant le dieu de la puissance virile masculine et protecteur des jardins et des vignobles.
  1. Mythological deity C1 formal

    In classical mythology, a god of male procreative power, fertility, and a protector of gardens and vineyards.

    • Priapus was often depicted with a large phallus in ancient art.
    • Farmers would offer sacrifices to Priapus for a good harvest.
    • The cult of Priapus was popular in rural areas of Greece and Rome.

    🇫🇷Priape (divinité)

  • priapi plural form
  • priapi's possessive plural form
  • priapus's possessive singular form