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Definition of hymen

hymen

/ˈhaɪ.mən/
hy · men
Plural:hymens
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Adjective:hymeneal
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• noun

1

A thin fold of mucous membrane that partially covers the external opening of the vagina in humans and certain other female mammals.

Example

"The anatomy textbook explains that the hymen varies greatly in thickness and elasticity from person to person."

2

A poem or song composed in celebration of a wedding or marriage (archaic or literary).

Example

"Classical poets frequently composed a festive hymen to honor the union of noble families."

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hygienics
hygienist
hylotelephium
hymen
hymenocallis
hymenosporum
hymn

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century via French or Modern Latin from Ancient Greek 'hymen', meaning 'thin skin' or 'membrane', ultimately tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to sew' or 'bind together'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hymen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hymen
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