Hymen

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1. Noun

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

2. Noun

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.

3. Noun

Marriage; union as if by marriage.

4. Noun

a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
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