n. 结婚, 处女膜, 许门(婚姻之神)

[医] 处女膜

Hymen \Hy"men\, n. [Gr. "ymh`n skin, membrane.] (Anat.)
A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the
vagina in virgins; the vaginal membrane. It is usually torn
by sexual intercourse.
[1913 Webster +PJC]


Hymen \Hy"men\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?.]
1. (Class Myth.) 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.

Till Hymen brought his love-delighted hour,
There dwelt no joy in Eden's rosy bower. --Campbell.

2. Marriage; union as if by marriage.

Hymen of element and race. --Emerson.