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Definition of Madonna
1. Noun. The mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics.
Generic synonyms: Jewess, Female Parent, Mother
Derivative terms: Marian
2. Noun. United States pop singer and sex symbol during the 1980s (born in 1958).
Definition of Madonna
1. n. My lady; -- a term of address in Italian formerly used as the equivalent of Madame, but for which Signora is now substituted. Sometimes introduced into English.
Definition of Madonna
1. a former Italian title of respect for a woman [n -S]
Medical Definition of Madonna
1. 1. My lady; a term of address in Italian formerly used as the equivalent of Madame, but for which Signora is now substituted. Sometimes introduced into English. 2. A picture of the Virgin Mary (usually with the babe). "The Italian painters are noted for drawing the Madonnas by their own wives or mistresses." (Rymer) Origin: It. Madonna my lady. See Dame, Donna, and cf. Madame, Monkey. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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