virgin

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has never had sexual intercourse.

• noun

  A person who is inexperienced or untried in something.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvɝdʒɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780478"

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Synonyms

maiden , unicorn bait , vestal , virgo intacta , brand new , pristine , unspoilt , untouched

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Rhymes

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gym , hymn , limb , nimble , rime , sime , time

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Variants

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virgin , virgins , Virgin , virgin birth , virgin births , Virgin Mary , Virgin Marys , virgin's bower , virgin's bowers , virgin wool , virgin wools , Virgin Islands , Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument , Virgin Islands National Park

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Etymology

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From Old French virgine, from Latin virgo, 'maiden, unmarried woman'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'virgin' is also used in science to describe a substance or material that has not undergone a particular process or reaction.

2. In some cultures, a 'virgin sacrifice' was believed to appease the gods and ensure a good harvest.

3. The Virgin Islands are a group of islands in the Caribbean that were named after the Virgin Mary.

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Related Concepts

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1. maiden: A young woman who has not been married.

2. chastity: The quality of being morally pure and free from sin.

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Culture

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In various cultures and religions, the 'virgin' is a symbol of purity, innocence, and fertility. In Christianity, the Virgin Mary is considered the mother of Jesus and is revered as a virgin.

How to Memorize "virgin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a young woman with long hair, dressed in white, standing in a beautiful garden. Visualize her as pure, innocent, and untouched.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'virgin' with the concept of purity and innocence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Purely Innocent Girl' to remember the definition of 'virgin'.

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