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(1):

(n.) Marriage; union as if by marriage.

(2):

(n.) A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane.

(3):

(n.) 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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Hymen'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​h/hymen.html. 1828.
 
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