virgō — meaning in English

English meaning

• maiden adj Describing the first occurrence of something, such as a journey, speech, or attempt.
• virgin noun A person who has never had sex.
• Virgo name A constellation, and the zodiac sign covering roughly August 23 to September 22, symbolized by a maiden.

Senses

virgō is used for these senses in English:

• Virgin (Christianity) Synonym of Virgin Mary (“Mary, mother of Jesus”).
• maiden (archaic) A female virgin.
• virgin A person who has never had sexual intercourse, or (uncommonly) an animal that has never mated.

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.

virgin — full definition

1. noun A person who has never had sex.
2. adj Not yet used, touched, or spoiled.
3. adj Describing a mixed drink made without alcohol.
4. adj Describing olive oil pressed out mechanically, without chemical processing.

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