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(1):

(n.) Marriage; union as if by marriage.

(2):

(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.