phallic phase

/ˌfælɪk feɪz/
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Definitions of phallic phase
  1. noun
    (psychoanalysis) the third stage in a child's development when awareness of and manipulation of the genitals is supposed to be a primary source of pleasure
    synonyms: phallic stage
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    type of:
    phase, stage
    any distinct time period in a sequence of events
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