Hymen

/ˈhaɪmən/

Synonyms for "hymen" (136 found)

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Closest matches (28)

agdistisallantoic membraneamnionamniotic sacamoraphroditeapolloapollonarachnoid membranearesartemisateathenabacchusbannsbasement membranebridalbridal suitebridechamberceres
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chuppahchurch weddingcivil ceremonycivil weddingconjuctivacoracronuscupid

Strong matches (40)

Noun(2 words)
hymen symbolismhymenal membrane

Related words (68)

jupiter fulgurjupiter optimus maximusjupiter pluviusjupiter tonanskorekronosmagna matermaidenheadmarriagemarsmembrana serosamembrana tympanamembranemeningesmeninxmercuryminervamithrasmomusneptune
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Noun(4 words)
maidenheadvaginal membranevirginal membranevirginity myth

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More general

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anatomical structurecultural beliefmembranemucosamucous membrane

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annular hymencribriform hymenhymen symbolismseptate hymenvirginity myth

Collocations

6 entries
hymenal membranehymenectomy procedurehymenoplasty procedureintact hymenvaginal membranevirginity myths

Inflections

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Derivations

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Sample sentences

6 total sentences available.

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Most virgins have an intact hymen.

Source: tatoeba (4129555)

When a girl has sex for the first time, her hymen ruptures and bleeds.

Source: tatoeba (4129557)

Hymen had been called to bless with his presence the nuptials of Orpheus with Eurydice; but though he attended, he brought no happy omens with him. His very torch smoked and brought tears into their eyes.

Source: tatoeba (7547819)

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!

Source: wiktionary

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