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单词 hymeneal
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Definition of hymeneal in English:

hymeneal

adjective ˌhʌɪmɪˈniːəlˌhaɪməˈniəl
literary
  • Of or concerning marriage.

    〈诗/文〉婚姻的

    hymeneal orgies
    Example sentencesExamples
    • For this reason he was invoked in the hymeneal songs.
    • The ground was spread with leaves and flowers, and their musicians sung a hymeneal song to the tune of their flutes.
    • Is it so difficult to wait until you are out of the register office to exchange some home-made vows and a selection of inspiring hymeneal ditties?
    Synonyms
    matrimonial, marital, marriage, wedding, conjugal, connubial, bridal

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin hymenaeus, from Hymen (from Greek Humēn), the name of the god of marriage, + -al.

Rhymes

empyreal, genial, peritoneal

Definition of hymeneal in US English:

hymeneal

adjectiveˌhaɪməˈniəlˌhīməˈnēəl
literary
  • Of or concerning marriage.

    〈诗/文〉婚姻的

    hymeneal orgies
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The ground was spread with leaves and flowers, and their musicians sung a hymeneal song to the tune of their flutes.
    • Is it so difficult to wait until you are out of the register office to exchange some home-made vows and a selection of inspiring hymeneal ditties?
    • For this reason he was invoked in the hymeneal songs.
    Synonyms
    matrimonial, marital, marriage, wedding, conjugal, connubial, bridal

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin hymenaeus, from Hymen (from Greek Humēn), the name of the god of marriage, + -al.

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