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Definition of virgin - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sexualityperson who has never had sexual intercourse
- She remained a virgin until marriage.
2.
inexperienceperson inexperienced in a specific field
- He's a virgin in the world of finance.
3.
religionDated unmarried woman vowed to chastityDated
- She became a virgin dedicated to the church.
4.
entomologyTECH. female insect reproducing without matingTECH.
- The virgin laid eggs without mating.
Adjective
1.
untouchednot altered, touched, or used before
- The canvas was virgin, ready for the artist's first stroke..
2.
chastein a state of sexual purity
- She remained virgin until marriage.
3.
- He was a virgin in the world of business.
Expressions with virgin
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land never explored or developed by humans
The explorers ventured into virgin territory.
of highest purity, especially referring to olive oil
She always buys extra virgin olive oil for her salads..
person new to political activities
She is considered a political virgin in the election.
forest untouched by human activities
The hikers marveled at the virgin forest.
snow that has not been disturbed or walked on
The skiers were excited to be the first to glide over the virgin snow.
soil that has never been cultivated or used for agriculture
The farmers discovered a large expanse of virgin soil ideal for planting.
olive oil from first pressing with low acidity and no defects
Extra virgin olive oil is best for salads and dipping.
ground never used before for farming building or other work
Settlers were drawn to the wide stretches of virgin land.
wool that is being processed for the first time
The factory specializes in virgin wool products.
common North American climber with small creamy white flowers
The virgin's bower covered the fence with its white blooms.
birth of a deity without sexual intercourse
Many myths include stories of a virgin birth.
unrefined olive oil with natural flavor
Virgin olive oil is perfect for sautéing vegetables.
individual who vows chastity and adopts opposite gender roles
A sworn virgin takes on male roles in her community..
one of the priestesses serving Vesta in Rome
The vestal virgin tended the sacred fire.
poker hand with two nine cards
He was dealt a German virgin in the final round.
Origin of virgin
Latin, virgo (maiden) + -in (suffix)
Terms with virgin included in their meaning
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religion
Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary
Roman religion
virgin dedicated to Vesta's service
agriculture
plough for turning virgin land
informal usage
any virgin birth or event likened to one
Caribbean island
island in the US Virgin Islands
animals
whistling frog found in the British Virgin Islands
acr: British Virgin Islands
group of islands in the Caribbean Sea
acr: Blessed Virgin Mary
title for Mary the mother of Jesus
religious event
celebration of Virgin Mary's transition to heaven
acr: extra virgin olive oil
oil from olives used in cooking
religious event
Christian celebration of Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven
religion
chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary
religion
title for the Virgin Mary mourning Jesus's suffering
religion
the hymn of the Virgin Mary in Luke 1:46-55
virginity
state of being a virgin
religious devotion
excessive or idolatrous veneration of the Virgin Mary
theology
theological study of the Virgin Mary
religion
title for the Virgin Mary as an intercessor
religious title
title for the Virgin Mary in Christianity
theology
virgin birth in religious context
acr: Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
group of islands in the Caribbean
religion
reference to the Virgin Mary
acr: United States Virgin Islands
group of Caribbean islands owned by the United States
abr: US Virgin Islands
group of islands in the Caribbean belonging to the US
Examples of virgin in a sentence
The novel's protagonist is a virgin. As a virgin in cooking, she struggled with the recipe. He's a virgin when it comes to public speaking. The virgin was honored in the religious ceremony. She lived as a virgin, devoted to her spiritual path. The virgin produced offspring without a mate.
Scientists studied the virgin's unique reproductive process. The forest was virgin, untouched by human hands. The archaeologists discovered a virgin site, never excavated before. He took a vow to remain virgin. The novel portrays her as a virgin heroine. She felt like a virgin in the art of negotiation. As a virgin traveler, he was excited about his first trip.
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- French:vierge, intact, ...
- German:Jungfrau, unberührt, ...
- Italian:vergine, intatto, ...
- Spanish:virgen, puro, ...
- Portuguese:virgem, intocado, ...
- Chinese:童贞, 未使用的, ...
- Japanese:処女, 未使用の, ...
- Arabic:عَذْرَاء, بكر, ...
- Hebrew:בְּתוּלָה, בְּתוּלִי, ...
- Russian:девственница, целинный, ...
- Ukrainian:незаймана, незайманий, ...
- Hindi:कुँवारा, अछूता, ...
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