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hymen

Syllabification: (hy·men)
Pronunciation: /ˈhīmən/

Definition of hymen

noun

  • a membrane that partially closes the opening of the vagina and whose presence is traditionally taken to be a mark of virginity.

Derivatives

hymenal

Pronunciation: /ˈhīmənl/

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: via late Latin from Greek humēn 'membrane'

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