Madonna1

 
Pronunciation: /məˈdɒnə/

noun

(the Madonna)
  • the Virgin Mary.
  • (madonna) a picture, statue, or medallion of the Madonna.
  • (madonna) an idealized virtuous and beautiful woman: she shows a lot of cleavage in the stunning gowns designed by Helen Rose

Origin:

late 16th century (as a respectful form of address to an Italian woman): Italian, from ma (old form of mia 'my') + donna 'lady' (from Latin domina)