madonna
madonna Lexical Profile
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• noun
The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, especially as venerated in Christian theology and art.
"The pilgrims traveled miles to pray at the shrine of the Madonna."
A visual representation, such as a painting or statue, of the Virgin Mary, often depicting her holding the infant Jesus.
"The art historian specialized in evaluating Renaissance madonnas painted on wooden panels."
An archaic Italian title of respect or form of address for a woman, equivalent to madam or lady.
"The courtier bowed low, respectfully addressing the noblewoman as his madonna."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the religious figure of the Virgin Mary, the word is typically capitalized as 'the Madonna'; lowercase 'madonna' is often used when referring broadly to paintings or statues depicting her.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Italian 'madonna', which originated from the Old Italian phrase 'ma donna' meaning 'my lady', ultimately derived from Latin 'mea domina'.
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