maidenhead
/ˈmeɪdənˌhɛd/
noun
- The state or condition of being a virgin; virginity.
- The old story spoke of a knight who swore to protect the maidenhead of the princess.
- In some cultures, a woman's maidenhead was considered very important before marriage.
- She valued her maidenhead as a personal choice, not a social requirement.
- A thin membrane that partly covers the opening of the vagina; hymen.
- The presence or absence of a maidenhead is not a reliable indicator of virginity.
- In historical medical texts, the maidenhead was often misunderstood.
- The doctor explained that the maidenhead can be stretched or torn by many activities, not just intercourse.