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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

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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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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