Hymen Definition
hīmən
hymens
noun
hymens
The thin mucous membrane that closes part or sometimes all of the opening of the vagina; maidenhead: an intact hymen is traditionally associated with virginity.
Webster's New World
The god of marriage.
Webster's New World
A wedding song or poem.
Webster's New World
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pronoun
(Greek mythology) The god of marriage and marriage ceremonies.
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Other Word Forms of Hymen
Noun
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hymen
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hymensOrigin of Hymen
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Late Latin hymēn from Greek humēn thin skin, membrane syū- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Ancient Greek Ὑμήν (Humen, “Hymen”) or Ὑμέναιος (Humenaios, “Hymenaios”).
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From French hymen, from Ancient Greek ὑμήν (humēn, “skin, membrane”).
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