hymen

hy·men

noun \ˈhī-mən\

Definition of HYMEN

: a fold of mucous membrane partly closing the orifice of the vagina

— hy·men·al \-mə-n^əl\ adjective

Origin of HYMEN

Late Latin, from Greek hymēn membrane

First Known Use: 1543

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with HYMEN

again, amen, Ardennes, Big Ben, bull pen, Cayenne, Chosen, domaine, doyen, doyenne, Estienne, fen-phen, game hen, hang ten, hapten, Karen, La Tène, light pen, marsh hen, moorhen, peahen, pigpen, Phnom Penh, playpen, RN, Sheyenne, somewhen, Touraine, Turenne

Hymen

noun

Definition of HYMEN

: the Greek god of marriage

Origin of HYMEN

Latin, from Greek Hymēn

First Known Use: 1567

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

Rhymes with HYMEN

Cimon, hymen, limen

hy·men

noun \ˈhī-mən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of HYMEN

: a fold of mucous membrane partly or wholly closing the orifice of the vagina

—hy·men·al \-mən-^əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective