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virginia

/vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/
Vir · gin · ia
Plural:Virginias
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Adjective:Virginian
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virginia Lexical Profile

virginia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A state located in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mountains, known for its historical significance in early American history.

2

A type of light, flue-cured tobacco originally grown in the US state of Virginia, widely cultivated for pipe blends and cigarette manufacturing.

Example

"The tobacconist recommended a mild blend consisting primarily of sweet Virginia and a pinch of Perique."

• Rhymes for virginia

• Nearby Words

vireo
virgilia
virgin's bower
virginia
virginia beach
virginia bluebell
virginia bluebells

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1584 by Sir Walter Raleigh in honor of Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was famously known as the 'Virgin Queen'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Virginia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/virginia
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