Synonyms for virgin

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : vur-jin

Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɜr dʒɪn

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vestal virgin

Définition of virgin

Origin : c.1200, "unmarried or chaste woman noted for religious piety and having a position of reverence in the Church," from Old French virgine, from Latin virginem (nominative virgo) "maiden, unwedded girl or woman," also an adj., "fresh, unused," probably related to virga "young shoot." For sense evolution, cf. Greek talis "a marriageable girl," cognate with Latin talea "rod, stick, bar." Meaning "young woman in a state of inviolate chastity" is recorded from c.1300. Also applied since early 14c. to a chaste man. Meaning "naive or inexperienced person" is attested from 1953. The adj. is recorded from 1550s in the literal sense; figurative sense of "pure, untainted" is attested from c.1300.
Distraught pretty girl: "I've lost my virginity!"Benny Hill: "Do you still have the box it came in?"

adj unspoiled
noun person who has not had sex

Example sentences :

Her girlhood had in it a certain dignity as of a virgin priestess or sibyl.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Afterwards came the canticle: "In thy help, Virgin, do I put my trust."
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

She had beheld the Virgin, she was the chosen one, the martyr.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

His voice, full of tenderness and strength, was said to be appreciated by the Virgin.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Since he had been set down there his eyes had not strayed from the statue of the Virgin.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

One has the sense of coming into a virgin country, strong, fresh, and wonderful.
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

The proceedings always closed with a Hymn to the Virgin Mary.
Extract from : « Storyology » by Benjamin Taylor

One is that it got its name from its association with hymns to the Virgin.
Extract from : « How the Piano Came to Be » by Ellye Howell Glover

Another is that it was thus called in honor of Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen.
Extract from : « How the Piano Came to Be » by Ellye Howell Glover

Violante was chanting the evening hymn to the Virgin Mother.
Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 » by Various

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