English

Noun

virgin, plural virgins

1. A person who has never had sexual intercourse, or sometimes, one who has never engaged in any sexual activity at all.

Usage Note

The term is most commonly applied to a woman, but can also be applied to a man.

Synonyms

• maiden
• virgo intacta

Translations

person who has never had sexual intercourse

Proper noun

the Virgin

1. The common name for the constellation Virgo and another name for the star sign Virgo.
2. Mary, the mother of Jesus

Synonyms

• Blessed Virgin Mary

Translations

constellation or star sign

Mary, the mother of Jesus

Adjective

virgin (no comparative or superlative)

1. Of a person, usually a woman, in a state of virginity.

   virgin bride

2. Of a physical object, untouched.
3. Of olive oil, obtained by mechanical means, so that the oil is not altered.

woman in state of virginity

untouched

of olive oil

Synonyms

• (of a physical object): brand new, pristine, unspoilt, untouched

Derived terms

• extra virgin
• virginal
• virginity