baculum
|bac-u-rum|
C2
/ˈbækjʊləm/
rod-like sticks/bones
Etymology
Etymology Information
'baculum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'baculum', where 'baculum' meant 'stick' or 'staff'.
Historical Evolution
'baculum' was used in New Latin for anatomical and zoological descriptions and was then borrowed into modern English scientific vocabulary as 'baculum'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'stick' or 'staff' in Latin, but in scientific English it evolved to mean specifically the 'penis bone' of certain mammals.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a bone found in the penis of many placental mammals (the penis bone; os penis).
The walrus's baculum can be remarkably long compared with those of many other mammals.
Synonyms
penis boneos penis
Last updated: 2025/12/29 17:32