Vestal Virgin Definition

noun
In ancient Rome, any of a small group of virgin priestesses of Vesta, who, sworn to remain chaste, tended the sacred fire in her temple.
Webster's New World

(literally) A virgin dedicated to the service of the goddess Vesta.

Wiktionary
A chaste woman.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Vestal Virgin

Noun

Singular:
vestal virgin
Plural:
vestal virgins

Origin of Vestal Virgin

  • From Latin; virgines Vestales referred to the priestesses in charge of the sacred fire in the temple of Vesta in Rome

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