1. of or relating to the hymen, a membrane in the female reproductive system
Usage: medical/anatomical term
2. of or relating to Hymen, the Greek god of marriage, or to wedding ceremonies
Usage: literary; archaic

Examples

• The doctor explained the hymenal tissue during the medical examination.
• Hymenal tears can occur for many non-sexual reasons.
• In classical literature, hymenal rites were celebrated with great ceremony.
• The poet invoked hymenal blessings upon the newlyweds.
• Hymenal anatomy varies significantly among individuals.