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hymen Definition

hy·men (hī′mən)

noun

the thin mucous membrane that closes part or sometimes all of the opening of the vagina; maidenhead

Etymology: Gr hymēn, membrane < IE *syumen-, ligature < base *siw- > sew

hymen Related Forms

hy′·menal adjective

Hymen Definition

Hy·men (hī′mən)

noun

  1. Gr. Myth. the god of marriage
  2. Old Poet. a wedding song or poem

Etymology: L < Gr Hymēn: see hymen

Browse dictionary entries near hymen

  1. ‹ hylozoism
  2. ‹ hylophagous
  3. ‹ hylo-
  4. ‹ hyla
  5. ‹ Hyksos
  6. ‹ hying
  7. ‹ hygrothermograph
  8. ‹ hygroscopic
  9. ‹ hygroscope
  10. ‹ hygrophyte
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