vestal virgin en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin; virgines Vestales referred to the priestesses in charge of the sacred fire in the temple of Vesta in Rome.
Meanings
- (literally) A virgin dedicated to the service of the goddess Vesta.
- A chaste woman.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vestal virgins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
vestal (virgin dedicated to Vesta) · vestal (chaste woman)
Translations (11)
es vestal (servant of Vesta) · mk весталка (servant of Vesta) · fi vestaali (servant of Vesta) · fi Vestan neitsyt (servant of Vesta) · la virgō Vestālis (servant of Vesta) · ru веста́лка (servant of Vesta) · eo vestalo (servant of Vesta) · nl vestaalse maagd (servant of Vesta) · pl westalka (servant of Vesta) · ga maighdean veisteach (servant of Vesta) · it vestale (servant of Vesta)