hymen, maidenhead, virginal membrane
(noun) a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
Hymen
(noun) (Greek mythology) the god of marriage
Source: WordNet® 3.1
hymen (plural hymens)
(anatomy) A membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening in human females.
Synonyms: maidenhead, virginal membrane
(figurative) Marriage.
Hymen
(Greek god) The god of marriage and marriage ceremonies.
Source: Wiktionary
Hy"men, n. Etym: [Gr. (Anat.)
Definition: A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane.
Hy"men, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. (Class Myth.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 January 2025
(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
According to Guinness World Records, on 25 September 2016, the Birla Institute of Management Technology (India) in Uttar Pradesh, India, constructed the largest coffee cups pyramid consisting of 23,821 cups. They used paper takeaway coffee cups to build the pyramid.
