hymenean

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English

Etymology

From Latin hymenaeus +‎ -an.[1]

Noun

hymenean (plural hymeneans)

  1. A hymn, song or poem in honour of a wedding; a hymeneal.

Adjective

hymenean (not comparable)

  1. Relating to marriage; hymeneal.

References

  1. ^ hymenean, adj. and n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.