vestal

/ˈvɛstl/
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Other forms: vestals; vestally

Definitions of vestal
  1. noun
    a chaste woman
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    type of:
    adult female, woman
    an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
  2. adjective
    of or relating to Vesta
  3. adjective
    in a state of sexual virginity
    synonyms: pure, virgin, virginal, virtuous
    chaste
    morally pure
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