Meaning of HYMEN
| Pronunciation: | | 'hImun, 'hImun
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- [n] a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
- [n] (Greek mythology) the god of marriage
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| | Synonyms: | | maidenhead, virginal membrane |
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| | See Also: | | Greek deity, imperforate hymen, mucosa, mucous membrane, vagina | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Hy"men\, n. [Gr. ? skin, membrane.] (Anat.)
A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the
vagina; the vaginal membrane.
\Hy"men\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?.]
1. (Class Myth.) A fabulous deity; according to some, the son
of Apollo and Urania, according to others, of Bacchus and
Venus. He was the god of marriage, and presided over
nuptial solemnities.
Till Hymen brought his love-delighted hour, There
dwelt no joy in Eden's rosy bower. --Campbell.
2. Marriage; union as if by marriage.
Hymen of element and race. --Emerson.
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| | Definition: | | The membrane partially covering the opening to the vagina. |
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