NYT Dictionary

HYMEN

/ˈhaɪmən/
NounHY-menhy-men · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening in human females.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French hymen, from Late Latin hymēn, from Ancient Greek ὑμήν (humḗn, “skin; membrane”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

maidenheadvirginal membraneamnionamoraphroditeapolloaresathenabacchusbanns

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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