hymen
a fold of mucous membrane partly closing the external orifice of the vagina in a virgin.
Origin of hymen
1Words Nearby hymen
Other definitions for Hymen (2 of 2)
the ancient Greek god of marriage.
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How to use hymen in a sentence
We go through the temple of hymen without noticing, much less appreciating, its beauty.
How to be Happy Though Married | E. J. Hardy.Charlotte preserved from destruction by Albert and hymen, whilst Werter in the excess of frenzy puts an end to his existence.
Rowlandson the Caricaturist. First Volume | Joseph GregoYou see, hymen has persuaded Zeus to help him; so that not a single marriage-rite shall be omitted.
An Egyptian Princess, Complete | Georg EbersI knew once a lady with a lot of six, nubile, but not attractive, all with a decided bias toward Terpsichore and hymen.
Guy Livingstone; | George A. LawrenceNeither his age, nor the doubtful source of his revenue, rendering him an unmarketable commodity in the shambles of hymen.
The Bunsby papers | John Brougham
British Dictionary definitions for hymen (1 of 2)
/ (ˈhaɪmɛn) /
anatomy a fold of mucous membrane that partly covers the entrance to the vagina and is usually ruptured when sexual intercourse takes place for the first time
Origin of hymen
1Derived forms of hymen
- hymenal, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for Hymen (2 of 2)
/ (ˈhaɪmɛn) /
the Greek and Roman god of marriage
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Scientific definitions for hymen
[ hī′mən ]
A mucous membrane that partly closes the opening of the vagina.
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Cultural definitions for hymen (1 of 2)
[ (heye-muhn) ]
A thin fold of mucous membrane that covers all or part of the entrance to the vagina.
Notes for hymen
[ (heye-muhn) ]
The Greek god of the wedding feast.
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