noun
- Plural of hymen; thin membranes in the vaginal opening.
- Plural of hymen; in Greek mythology, the god of marriage and weddings.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Usage: mythology; archaic
Examples
- The doctor explained the anatomical variations in hymens during the health class.
- In ancient Greek texts, Hymens was invoked as a blessing for newlyweds.
- Medical students studied the different types of hymens in their anatomy course.
- The wedding ceremony included a traditional invocation to Hymens for good fortune.