virgo
n. countablen. the sixth sign of the zodiac, represented by a young woman. People born between August 23 and September 22 are called Virgos.
n. the sixth sign of the zodiac, situated between Leo and Libra. Refers to the constellation or a person born under this astrological sign.
My sister is a Virgo, so she is very organized.
According to the horoscope in the morning paper, Virgo should expect a productive day at work.
From Latin virgō (“maiden, virgin; name of constellation”), calque of Ancient Greek παρθένος (parthénos, “virgin; name of constellation”), ultimately derived from ancient Mesopotamian constellations, as Akkadian absinnu (“seed furrow; name of constellation”) and Sumerian 𒀯𒀳 (ᵐᵘˡABSIN₃, “seed furrow; constellation representing fertility goddess Shala with ear of corn”). Doublet of virgin.
When referring to the zodiac sign itself, it is usually capitalized.