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VESTAL VIRGIN

\vˈɛstə͡l vˈɜːd͡ʒɪn], \vˈɛstə‍l vˈɜːd‍ʒɪn], \v_ˈɛ_s_t_əl v_ˈɜː_dʒ_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of VESTAL VIRGIN

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(Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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