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(n.) Marriage; union as if by marriage.
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(n.) A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane.
(3):
(n.) 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.