virgin

n. Mary, the mother of Jesus, often shown in paintings and statues.

n. a reference to Mary, the mother of Jesus, typically used with 'the' and often appearing in art history contexts.

“The museum has a famous painting of the Virgin and Child from the 15th century.”

“Scholars debated the symbolic significance of the blue robes worn by the Virgin in the altarpiece.”

n. someone who has never done a specific activity before.

n. a person who is unacquainted with or inexperienced in a particular activity or field.

“I am a total camping virgin, so I do not know how to pitch a tent.”

“Despite being a political virgin, the candidate managed to win over the crowd with her authentic and unpolished speaking style.”

Informal

adj. natural and not changed or used by people.

adj. referring to land or resources that remain in a natural state, untouched by human exploitation or cultivation.

“The hikers spent a week exploring the virgin forest where no roads had been built.”

“The environmental group fought to protect the virgin territory from the encroaching mining interests.”

adj. oil made by pressing olives without using heat or chemicals.

adj. denoting olive oil that is extracted by mechanical means only, without chemical treatment or excessive heat.

“She always uses extra virgin olive oil when she makes salad dressing.”

“The label must specify if the product is virgin or extra virgin to comply with international food standards.”

Technical

adj. a drink that usually has alcohol but is made without it.

adj. referring to a cocktail or mixed drink that has been prepared without its usual alcoholic component.

“Since I was driving, I ordered a virgin strawberry daiquiri.”

“The bar offers a wide selection of virgin versions of their signature cocktails for those who prefer not to drink alcohol.”

Informal