vestal virgin

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Noun vestal virgin has 1 sense

vestal virgin - (Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple
--₁ is a kind of votary
--₁ has particulars: Rhea Silvia, Rea Silvia

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Vestal Virgin

Noun: A Vestal Virgin refers to a virgin priestess in ancient Rome dedicated to the goddess Vesta. They were responsible for maintaining the sacred fire in the Temple of Vesta.

Example Sentence: The Vestal Virgin diligently tended to the sacred flame, ensuring it never extinguished.

Adjective: When used as an adjective, Vestal Virgin describes something pure, chaste, or untouched.

Example Sentence: The bride wore a vestal virgin white dress on her wedding day, symbolizing her purity and innocence.

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