English Explanatory Dictionary

virginal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Being or resembling a virgin.
  2. Uncontaminated or pure.
  3. Parthenogenic.
noun
  1. A musical instrument in the harpsichord family.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪnəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-VCcortex-virginal.wav

Word forms

virginal more virginal most virginal virginals

Etymology

From Middle English virginal, from Middle French virginal, from Latin virginālis. The musical instrument is probably so called from being played by young girls.

Synonyms

chaste cherry undeflowered unfucked unsullied vestal virgin virginal pair of virginals

Antonyms

debauched defiled deflowered desecrated fallen unvirginal violated

Related words

callow innocent pristine pure untouched pubescent

Derived words

virginal membrane
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