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virginal1 definition
vir·ginal (-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
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
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virginal Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- century: The paper will discuss both of the instruments, and show the similarities and differences to the dated English virginals of the mid-seventeenth century.
Adjective modifier
- English: The paper will discuss both of the instruments, and show the similarities and differences to the dated English virginals of the mid-seventeenth century.
Modifies a noun
- conception: First, we are of course speak ing of the virginal conception of Jesus, not, strictly, of the " virgin birth.
Modifying Another Word
- not: The birth of Isaac, although not virginal, provides some clue to the unique supernatural character of Jesus ' birth.
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