phallocrypt

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phallocrypt

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From phallo- + -crypt, from Ancient Greek φαλλός (phallós, “penis”) + κρυπτός (kruptós, literally “hidden, concealed”).

noun phallocrypts

A chiefly ceremonial item of clothing that covers the penis; sometimes only such items that also cover the scrotum (as distinct from a penis sheath); usually form-fitting or otherwise shaped to resemble the penis.
Similar: penis sheath

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@misc{phallocrypt_2026,
  title = {phallocrypt},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/phallocrypt},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}