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virginal1 definition

vir·ginal (-jə nəl)

adjective

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

Etymology: OFr < L virginalis

virginal2 definition

vir·ginal (-jə nəl)

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

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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