English dictionary

Hymen

/'h/aI/m/@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(Greek mythology) the god of marriage

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin

noun.body

Synonyms maidenhead virginal membrane

Source: WordNet 3.0
A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane.

noun

Source: webster1913
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.

noun

Source: webster1913