/ˈpiːnɪs/

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Meaning

The male sex organ on the outside of the body.

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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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This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 2: penis, sailor, creep and 7 more words.