pulzella — meaning in English

English meaning

• maiden adj Describing the first occurrence of something, such as a journey, speech, or attempt.
• pucelle noun A young girl or maiden; a virgin, frequently used when referring to Joan of Arc.

Senses

pulzella is used for these senses in English:

• maiden (now, _, chiefly, _, literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman.
• pucelle (archaic) A girl, a maiden; a virgin (often with reference to Joan of Arc).

maiden — full definition

1. adj Describing the first occurrence of something, such as a journey, speech, or attempt.
2. adj Never married; unmarried (used of a woman, now somewhat old-fashioned).
3. noun (literary or old-fashioned) A young unmarried woman.

pucelle — full definition

1. noun A young girl or maiden; a virgin, frequently used when referring to Joan of Arc.
2. noun A prostitute, or a woman regarded as promiscuous.

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