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Virgo

Syllabification: (Vir·go)
Pronunciation: /ˈvərgō/

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Definition of Virgo
  • 1 Astronomy a large constellation (the Virgin), said to represent a maiden or goddess associated with the harvest. It contains several bright stars, the brightest of which is Spica, and a dense cluster of galaxies.
  • (as genitive Virginis /ˈvərjənis/) used with a preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in the constellation Virgo:the star Gamma Virginis
  • 2 Astrology the sixth sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters about August 23.
  • (a Virgo) (plural Virgos) a person born when the sun is in the sign of Virgo.

Derivatives

Virgoan

Pronunciation: /-gōən/

noun & adjective

Origin:

Latin

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