Definition of Vestal

1. Noun. A chaste woman.

Generic synonyms: Adult Female, Woman

2. Adjective. Of or relating to Vesta. "Vestal virgin"
Derivative terms: Vesta
Partainyms: Vesta

3. Adjective. In a state of sexual virginity. "Men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal"
Exact synonyms: Pure, Virgin, Virginal, Virtuous
Similar to: Chaste
Derivative terms: Pureness, Pureness, Purity, Virgin, Virginity, Virgin, Virtue

Definition of Vestal

1. a. Of or pertaining to Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth; hence, pure; chaste.

2. n. A virgin consecrated to Vesta, and to the service of watching the sacred fire, which was to be perpetually kept burning upon her altar.

3. a. Of or pertaining to Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth; hence, pure; chaste.

4. n. A virgin consecrated to Vesta, and to the service of watching the sacred fire, which was to be perpetually kept burning upon her altar.

Definition of Vestal

1. a chaste woman [n -S]

Medical Definition of Vestal

1. Of or pertaining to Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth; hence, pure; chaste. Origin: L. Vestalis belonging to Vesta, vestal. See Vesta. 1. A virgin consecrated to Vesta, and to the service of watching the sacred fire, which was to be perpetually kept burning upon her altar. The Vestals were originally four, but afterward six, in number. Their term of service lasted thirty years, the period of admission being from the sixth to the tenth year of the candidate's age. 2. A virgin; a woman pure and chaste; also, a nun. "How happy is the blameless vestal's lot!" (Pope) Origin: L. Vestalis (sc. Virgo): cf. F. Vestale. See Vestal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vestal

Vespula vulgaris
vessail
vessails
vessel
vessel
vesseled
vessels
vessels of internal ear
vessels of vessels
vessel element
vessignon
vest
vesta
Vesta
vestal (current term)
vestal (current term)
vestales
vestally
vestals
vestal virgin
vestas
vested
vested interest
vestee
vestees
vestiaries
vestiary
vestibula
vestibular
vestibular

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