Virgin
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- noun
- /ˈvɜrdʒɪn/
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Virgo
- To be sure, it wasn't hard to follow the arc further to Virgo and Spica, that fierce virgin, Astraea, and her star.
Examples
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The zodiac sign Virgo is represented by a maiden and is associated with earth element qualities.
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Virgo is also referred to as the House of Bread, and the representation of Virgo is a virgin holding a sheaf of wheat.
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Virgo in Latin means virgin.
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Virgo, the virgin.
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People born under the sign of Virgo are often known for their attention to detail.
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My friend, who is a Virgo, is very organized and loves planning.
Synonyms
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The sixth sign of the zodiac for people born between August 23 and September 22
A zodiac sign for people born between August 23 and September 22, shown as a young woman
Compounds
- Formal
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A woman who is the mother of Jesus in Christian belief, especially honored by Catholics
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A group of islands in the Caribbean east of Puerto Rico shared by the United States and Britain
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A title for Mary, the mother of Jesus, used mainly by Christians, especially Catholics
- Specialized
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New material from sheep that has not been used or made into cloth before
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The belief that Jesus was born to Mary without a human father by the Holy Spirit
A group of islands in the Caribbean Sea that are a British territory with beaches and towns
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A place where people register companies and trusts for tax and financial services
A group of islands in the Caribbean Sea that belong to the United States
A group of Catholic nuns founded in Gandino, Italy in 1818 that run schools and help people in need
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A type of reproduction where an animal grows from an egg that has not been fertilized
A national park on St John with tropical plants, sandy beaches, and coral reefs
A zodiac sign for people born between August 23 and September 22, shown as a young woman
Surface Forms
Etymology
Virgin for the zodiac comes from the Latin Virgo, which means 'maiden' or 'young woman', because the star picture of the sign is shown as a maiden. So the name remembers that image and refers to the sign seen in late August and September.