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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Hymen \Hy"men\, n. [Gr. ? skin, membrane.] (Anat.) A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Hymen \Hy"men\, n. [L., fr Gr ?.] 1. (Class Myth.) 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. Till Hymen brought his love-delighted hour, There dwelt no joy in Eden's rosy bower. --Campbell. 2. Marriage; union as if by marriage. Hymen of element and race. --Emerson. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: Hymen n 1: god of marriage in ancient Greek mythology [syn: {Hymen}] 2: a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina [syn: {maidenhead}]
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