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Virgo
VUR-goh
Virgo (name) means a constellation, and the zodiac sign covering roughly August 23 to September 22, symbolized by a maiden. Example: “She always reads her horoscope first, since she's a Virgo.”
name
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A constellation, and the zodiac sign covering roughly August 23 to September 22, symbolized by a maiden.
"She always reads her horoscope first, since she's a Virgo."
noun
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A person born under the sign of Virgo.
"Being a Virgo, he's famously particular about tidiness."
How to use Virgo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe zodiac sign for people born in late August through most of September, or a person born under it.
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Etymology
From Latin virgo, "maiden" or "virgin," the same root as the word virgin.
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What does “Virgo” mean?
The word “Virgo” means a constellation, and the zodiac sign covering roughly August 23 to September 22, symbolized by a maiden. In plain terms, the zodiac sign for people born in late August through most of September, or a person born under it.
How do you pronounce “Virgo”?
“Virgo” is pronounced VUR-goh (/ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Virgo” in a sentence?
Here is “Virgo” used in a sentence: “She always reads her horoscope first, since she's a Virgo.”
What is another word for “Virgo”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Virgo” include Virgin.
What is the opposite of “Virgo”?
The opposite of “Virgo” — its antonyms — is Pisces.
What part of speech is “Virgo”?
Depending on how it is used, “Virgo” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Virgo” come from?
The word “Virgo” comes from Latin. From Latin virgo, "maiden" or "virgin," the same root as the word virgin.
How many meanings does “Virgo” have?
“Virgo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a constellation, and the zodiac sign covering roughly August 23 to September 22, symbolized by a maiden.
