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virgin

/ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The new student was known as a virgin in the class, as she had never dated anyone. "

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(early Christian Church) a woman noted for religious piety who has never been married.

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"In the early Christian community, the elder sister was known as a virgin for her devout life and unmarried status. "

religion person theology

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noun

One who has never used or experienced a specified thing.

Examples :

"The new student was a virgin to the school's complicated lunch system. "

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Any of several species of gossamer-winged butterflies of the family Lycaenidae.

Examples :

"The butterfly garden at school had several virgin butterflies fluttering around the flowers. "

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A female insect producing eggs from which young are hatched, though there has been no fecundation by a male; a parthenogenetic insect.

Examples :

"The scientist observed the virgin aphids, noting their ability to reproduce without a male. "

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adjective

(usually not comparable) In a state of virginity; chaste, not having had sexual intercourse.

Examples :

"The young woman was known throughout the school for her virginal purity. "

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Of a physical object, untouched.

Examples :

"The antique vase was a virgin piece, still in its original, unopened box. "

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Not yet cultivated, explored, or exploited by humans or humans of certain civilizations.

Examples :

"The virgin lands of the Americas were awaiting the Europeans."

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Of olive oil, obtained by mechanical means, so that the oil is not altered.

Examples :

"The olive oil used in the school's salad bar was virgin, guaranteeing a pure taste. "

food agriculture quality

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(usually not comparable) Of mixed drinks, not containing alcohol.

Examples :

"a virgin daiquiri"