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hymen - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'hymen' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hymen [ n.]
- A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane.
- A fabulous deity; according to some, the son of Apollo and Urania, according to others, of Bacchus and Venus. He was the god of marriage, and presided over nuptial solemnities.
- Marriage; union as if by marriage.