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hymen

hymen

noun ee-MEN Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Origin: From Greek Hymen, the god of marriage ceremonies.

Usage Note

Hymen is the anatomical term for the hymen. In French it is used in medical and educational contexts. The word shares its origin with Hymen, the Greek god of marriage, whose name was associated with the wedding song. In French literature and poetry the term occasionally appears in its mythological sense to evoke marriage or union, though this usage is rare and archaic today.

Examples

"Le médecin a examiné l'hymen."

Natural Translation

The doctor examined the hymen.

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