baculum Meaning & Definition
/ˈbæk.jə.ləm/
What Does Baculum Mean?
Baculum is used as a noun meaning A bone found in the penis of some placental mammals. It is also used to mean A small rod-like structure found in spores and pollen.
Baculum: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbæk.jə.ləm/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | baculums |
Baculum Definition (Noun)
- A bone found in the penis of some placental mammals.
- A small rod-like structure found in spores and pollen.
Synonyms of Baculum
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Baculum synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
baculum (plural baculums or bacula)
Origin of Baculum
Learned borrowing from Latin baculum (“stick, staff, sceptre, cudgel”).
How to Pronounce Baculum
You say baculum as /ˈbæk.jə.ləm/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bæk).