Prĭāpus, i, m., = Πρίαπος,
I Priapus , the god of Procreation; hence, of gardens and vineyards , where his statues were placed, Col. 10, 108; cf. Hor. S. 1, 8, 2; Verg. G. 4, 111; Ov. M. 9, 347; id. F. 1, 415; Juv. 6, 316; Sen. Const. 18, 3; cf. Vulg. 3 Reg. 15, 13 et saep.—
B Transf.
1 Priapus vitreus, a drinking-vessel of obscene shape , Juv. 2, 95: siligineus, a cake of the same shape , Mart. 14, 69; Petr. 60.—
2 A lecherous person , Cat. 47, 4; Ov. Am. 2, 4, 32.—Hence,
C Prĭāpēĭus , a, um, adj., of or belonging to Priapus , Priapian : metrum, Diom. p. 512 P.— Prĭāpēĭa , ōrum, n. (sc. carmina), a collection of poems upon Priapus , by various authors.