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A maiden is a young unmarried girl, or a virgin. (noun)
A young virgin who has never been married is an example of a maiden.
Maiden describes a girl or woman (especially an older woman) who has never been married, or something attempted for the first time. (adjective)
- An elderly aunt who is not married is an example of someone who would be described as a maiden aunt.
- The very first voyage a ship takes is an example of something that would be described as a maiden voyage.
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