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(-jə nəl)

adjective

of, characteristic of, or proper to a virgin; maidenly
remaining in a state of virginity
pure; fresh; untouched; unsullied
Zool. not fertilized

Origin: OFr < L virginalis

noun

a harpsichord; esp., a small, rectangular harpsichord of the 16th cent., placed on a table or held in the lap to be played

also called pair of virginals

Origin: prob. akin to virginal: reason for name obscure

See virginal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a virgin; chaste.
Remaining in a state of virginity.
Untouched or unsullied; fresh.
Zoology Virgin.

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virˈgin·al·ly adverb

noun

A small, legless rectangular harpsichord popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. Often used in the plural. Also called pair of virginals.

Origin:

Origin: From virgin (perhaps from its being associated with female performers)

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