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Hy"men (?), n. [Gr. "ymh`n skin, membrane.] (Anat.) A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina in virgins; the vaginal membrane. It is usually torn by sexual intercourse.
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Hy"men, n. [L., fr. Gr. &unr_;.] 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.
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Till Hymen brought his love-delighted hour,
There dwelt no joy in Eden's rosy bower. Campbell.
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2. Marriage; union as if by marriage.
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Hymen of element and race. Emerson.