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hymen
1[ hahy-muhn ]
noun
- a fold of mucous membrane partly closing the external orifice of the vagina in a virgin.
Hymen
2[ hahy-muhn ]
noun
- the ancient Greek god of marriage.
Hymen
1/ ˈhaɪmɛn /
noun
- the Greek and Roman god of marriage
hymen
2/ ˈhaɪmɛn /
noun
- 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
hymen
/ hī′mən /
- A mucous membrane that partly closes the opening of the vagina.
Hymen
2- The Greek god of the wedding feast.
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Derived Forms
- ˈhymenal, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hymen1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hymen1
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Example Sentences
We go through the temple of Hymen without noticing, much less appreciating, its beauty.
Charlotte preserved from destruction by Albert and Hymen, whilst Werter in the excess of frenzy puts an end to his existence.
You see, Hymen has persuaded Zeus to help him; so that not a single marriage-rite shall be omitted.
I knew once a lady with a lot of six, nubile, but not attractive, all with a decided bias toward Terpsichore and Hymen.
Neither his age, nor the doubtful source of his revenue, rendering him an unmarketable commodity in the shambles of Hymen.
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