male member
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- noun
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miembro masculino
- male member of the family
- the only male member
Examples
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The physical beauty of the male member doesn't even factor into the thought process of the anti-circumcision crowd.
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The entire body goes for the male member, along with a penile erection, which will be the consequence.
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This medication works well with gentlemen who've gotten erectile dysfunction since it makes it possible for the veins inside the male member to be more pleasurable, which results in considerably more blood circulation to the cells, and the result can be a much more firm and heavier erection.
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In biology class, we learned about the male member and its role in reproduction.
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The surgeon explained the anatomy of the male member during the health seminar.
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Many cultures have specific rituals associated with the male member and its significance.
Synonyms
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Male organ used for passing urine and reproduction in humans and other mammals
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An old polite word for the male private part
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A man's body part used for urinating and sex
The outer body parts males use for reproduction, like the penis and scrotum
How Polite
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally formed from 'male' (indicating sex) + 'member' (given here as a discreet term for the penis), so a learner who knows those constituent meanings can directly infer it refers to the male genital organ. It follows a straightforward adjective+noun pattern and does not require idiomatic or metaphorical interpretation, making the sense predictable from the parts.
Etymology
Male member comes from an older use of member meaning a 'part of the body', like an arm or leg. Adding male gave a polite way to refer to that part, so today the phrase means 'penis'.