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Hymen

HY'MEN, n. [L. from Gr. membrana, pellicula,hymen.] 1. In ancient mythology, a fabulous deity, the son of Bacchus and Venus, supposed to preside over marriages. 2. In anatomy, the virginal membrane. 3. In bota...

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HY'MEN, n. [L. from Gr. membrana, pellicula,hymen.]

1. In ancient mythology, a fabulous deity, the son of Bacchus and Venus, supposed to preside over marriages.

2. In anatomy, the virginal membrane.

3. In botany, the fine pellicle which incloses a flower in the bud.

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