/ˈpiːnɪs/
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Translation
The male sex organ on the outside of the body.
Word origin
From Latin penis, which first meant tail.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- penis
- English cognates
- pencil
Examples
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This is the normal medical word, and it is fine to use with a doctor.
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Use this word when you need to talk about your body clearly.
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The word is used for people and for animals.
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