vestal virgin

/ˌvɛstl ˌvʌrdʒən/
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Other forms: vestal virgins

Definitions 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
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    types:
    Rea Silvia, Rhea Silvia
    (Roman mythology) a vestal virgin who became the mother by Mars of the twins Romulus and Remus
    type of:
    votary
    a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult
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