virginal

Meanings

• adjective

  Pertaining to or preserving the state of virginity.

  - "The virginal lamb kept its purity throughout its life."
  - "The virginal queen was revered for her chastity."

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Rhymes

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virginial , perennial , millennial , celestial

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Variants

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virginal , virginally , pair of virginals , virginalist , virginalists , virginals

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Etymology

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From Old French virginal, from virgin, from Latin virgo 'maiden, virgin'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'virginal' comes from the Old French word 'virginal', which means 'pertaining to a virgin'.

2. In music, the virginal was often used as an alternative to the harpsichord.

3. The word 'virginal' is also used in the context of virgin olive oil, which is unrefined and pure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Virginity: The state of being unmarried or unviolated, especially in a moral or social sense.

2. Keyboard instrument: An instrument played using a keyboard, such as a piano, organ, or harpsichord.

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Culture

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In music, a virginal is a type of early keyboard instrument. It was popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. In literature, the term 'virginal' is used to describe something pure, untouched, or innocent.

How to Memorize "virginal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lamb kept in a pure environment, untouched by others.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'virginal' comes from the Latin word 'virgo', meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'.

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