How to pronounce“hymen”in English
IPA/ˈhaɪmən/
Syllableshy·men
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noun
A membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening in human females.
noun
Marriage.
“I would for ever baniſh from my thoughts—I will obey the firſt ſummons that proclaims you a happy wife.—On my devoted head may every miſery, reſulting from an ill-fated marriage, have juſtly been exhauſted. On your propitious hymen may ſmiling peace, domeſtic harmony, and mutual love, for ever wait; and time alone diſſolve the tender union!”