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Definition of Vestal virgin
1. Noun. (Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple.
Category relationships: Roman Mythology
Specialized synonyms: Rea Silvia, Rhea Silvia
Generic synonyms: Votary
Specialized synonyms: Rea Silvia, Rhea Silvia
Generic synonyms: Votary
Definition of Vestal virgin
1. Noun. (literally) a virgin dedicated to the service of the goddess Vesta ¹
2. Noun. a chaste woman ¹
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