NYT Dictionary

PRIAPIC

/pɹaɪˈæpɪk/
AdjectivePRI-ap-icpri-ap-ic · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Phallic.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Priapus + -ic, from Πρίᾱπος (Príāpos), a god of procreation pictured with an erect phallus in Greek mythology.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

phallicvirileanimalbawdycarnaldirtyeroticfleshlygoatishhorny

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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