Virgin
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- noun
- /ˈvɜrdʒɪn/
- 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
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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
- Formal
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A title for Mary, the mother of Jesus, used mainly by Christians, especially Catholics
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A group of islands in the Caribbean Sea that are a British territory with beaches and towns
- Specialized
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New material from sheep that has not been used or made into cloth before
A group of islands in the Caribbean Sea that belong to the United States
- Specialized
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The belief that Jesus was born to Mary without a human father by the Holy Spirit
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A group of islands in the Caribbean that are part of the United States
- Specialized
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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
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A zodiac sign for people born between August 23 and September 22, shown as a young woman
- Specialized
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A place where people register companies and trusts for tax and financial services
A group of Catholic nuns founded in Gandino, Italy in 1818 that run schools and help people in need
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.