maidenhead

noun

maid·​en·​head ˈmā-dᵊn-ˌhed 

1

: the quality or state of being a maiden : virginity

2

: hymen

Word History

Etymology

Middle English maidenhed, from maiden + -hed -hood; akin to Middle English -hod -hood

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

maidenhead

noun

maid·​en·​head ˈmād-ᵊn-ˌhed 

: hymen

Geographical Definition

Maidenhead

geographical name

Maid·​en·​head ˈmā-dᵊn-ˌhed 

town in Berkshire, southern England, on the Thames River west of London population 63,500