virgin
virgin Lexical Profile
virgin Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Not yet touched, used, or exploited; remaining in its original, pure, or natural state.
"The conservationists worked tirelessly to protect the vast expanse of virgin forest from logging."
Obtained from the first pressing of olives without the use of heat or chemicals, or containing no alcohol.
"She ordered a virgin mojito while preparing the salad dressing with virgin olive oil."
Relating to or having the characteristics of a virgin; chaste.
"Ancient historical texts often describe the temple priestesses as virgin maidens."
• noun
A person who has never had sexual intercourse.
"In the medieval legend, only a pure virgin could approach and tame the mythical unicorn."
A person who is completely inexperienced or a novice in a particular sphere or activity.
"As a marathon virgin, he sought plenty of training advice from veteran long-distance runners."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French and Old French virgine, from Latin virgo (stem virgin-), meaning 'maiden' or 'unmarried young woman'.