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  1. 1. n. A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane. Source: opted
  2. 2. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Marriage; union as if by marriage. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin Source: wordnet
  5. 5. A fold of muscous class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/membrane">membrane often found at the class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/orifice">orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane. 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. Till Hymen brought his love-delighted hour, There dwelt no joy in Eden's rosy bower. Campbell. 2. Marriage; union as if by marriage. Hymen of element and race. Emerson. Source: webster
  6. 6. A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of thevagina; the vaginal membrane. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. (Greek mythology) the god of marriage n. a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin Source: ecdict

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