penis
SayPEE-nis/ˈpi.nɪs//ˈpiː.nɪs/
- 1The part of a male's body used for sex and, in people and most mammals, for passing urine.
The doctor checked the baby boy's penis during his first checkup.
A boy's penis grows larger during puberty.
UsageThe plural is penises.
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Origin
From the Latin word pēnis, which meant “tail” as well as “penis.”
Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 facts
- English penis comes from Latin pēnis. en.wiktionary.org
- Latin pēnis meant both “tail” and “penis.” en.wikipedia.org