(n) an order of fungi belonging to the class Gasteromycetes; has a distinct basidiocarp with a fleshy or waxy gleba (sometimes placed in subclass Homobasidiomycetes), Syn. order Hymenogastrales

hymenomycetes

(n) used in some classifications; usually coextensive with order Agaricales: mushrooms; toadstools; agarics; bracket fungi, Syn. class Hymenomycetes

hymenophyllaceae

(n) terrestrial (hygrophytic) or epiphytic ferns: filmy ferns, Syn. family Hymenophyllaceae

hymenophyllum

(n) type genus of the Hymenophyllaceae: filmy ferns, Syn. genus Hymenophyllum

hymenoptera

(n) an order of insects including: bees; wasps; ants; ichneumons; sawflies; gall wasps; etc., Syn. order Hymenoptera

hymenopterous

(adj) of or relating to insects of the order Hymenoptera

hymenopterous insect

(n) insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing, Syn. hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopter

imperforate hymen

(n) hymen that is completely closed so that menstrual blood cannot flow out

stemless hymenoxys

(n) perennial having tufted basal leaves and short leafless stalks each bearing a solitary yellow flower head; dry hillsides and plains of west central North America, Syn. Hymenoxys acaulis, Tetraneuris acaulis

tetrahymena

(n) relative of the paramecium; often used in genetics research

courbaril

(n) West Indian locust tree having pinnate leaves and panicles of large white or purplish flowers; yields very hard tough wood, Syn. Hymenaea courbaril

desert holly

(n) handsome low saltbush of arid southwestern United States and Mexico having blue-green prickly-edged leaves often used for Christmas decoration, Syn. Atriplex hymenelytra

mountain rice

(n) valuable forage grass of dry upland areas and plains of western North America to northern Mexico, Syn. Indian millet, silk grass, silkgrass, Oryzopsis hymenoides

old man of the mountain

(n) whitish hairy plant with featherlike leaves and a few stout stems each bearing an especially handsome solitary large yellow flower head; mountainous regions north central United States, Syn. Tetraneuris grandiflora, alpine sunflower, Hymenoxys grandiflora

wedding

(n) the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed, Syn. nuptials, hymeneals, wedding ceremony

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)

Hymen

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

n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Till Hymen brought his love-delighted hour,
There dwelt no joy in Eden's rosy bower. Campbell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Marriage; union as if by marriage. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hymen of element and race. Emerson.

hymenal

adj. Same as hymeneal. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

Hymenean

{ } a. [ L. hymeneius, a., also Hymenaeus, n., Hymen, Gr. &unr_; the wedding song, also &unr_; Hymen: cf. F. hyménéal, hyménéen. ] Of or pertaining to marriage; as, hymeneal rites. Pope.

Hymenean

{ } n. A marriage song. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hymenium

‖n.; pl. L. Hymenia E. Hymeniums [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; a membrane. ] (Bot.) The spore-bearing surface of certain fungi, as that on the gills of a mushroom. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hymenogastrales

n. An order of fungi sometimes placed in subclass Homobasidiomycetes.
Syn. -- order Hymenogastrales. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

Hymenogeny

n. [ Gr. &unr_; a membrane + root of gi`gnesqai to be born. ] The production of artificial membranes by contact of two fluids, as albumin and fat, by which the globules of the latter are surrounded by a thin film of the former. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hymenomycetes

‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; a membrane + &unr_;, &unr_;, a mushroom. ] (Bot.) One of the great divisions of fungi, containing those species in which the hymenium is completely exposed. M. J. Berkley. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hymenophore

n. [ Gr. &unr_; a membrane + fe`rein to bear. ] (Bot.) That part of a fungus which is covered with the hymenium. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hymenopter

n. [ Cf. F. hyménoptère. ] (Zool.) One of the Hymenoptera. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hymenoptera

‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; membrane-winged; &unr_; skin, membrane + &unr_; wing. ] (Zool.) An extensive order of insects, including the bees, ants, ichneumons, sawflies, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ They have four membranous wings, with few reticulations, and usually with a thickened, dark spot on the front edge of the anterior wings. In most of the species, the tongue, or lingua, is converted into an organ for sucking honey, or other liquid food, and the mandibles are adapted for biting or cutting. In one large division (Aculeata), including the bees, wasps, and ants, the females and workers usually have a sting, which is only a modified ovipositor.

Hymenopteran

n. (Zool.) One of the Hymenoptera. [ 1913 Webster ]

hymenopteron

n. Same as hymenopteran.
Syn. -- hymenopterous insect, hymenopteran, hymnenopter. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

Hymenopterous

{ } a. (Zool.) Like, or characteristic of, the Hymenoptera; pertaining to the Hymenoptera. [ 1913 Webster ]

Pachymeningitis

n. [ Pachy- + meningitis. ] (Med.) Inflammation of the dura mater or outer membrane of the brain. [ 1913 Webster ]

Thymene

n. (Chem.) A liquid terpene obtained from oil of thyme. [ 1913 Webster ]

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