HyperDic: vestal

English > 3 senses of the word vestal:
ADJECTIVEpertvestalof or relating to Vesta
allvestal, pure, virgin, virginal, virtuousin a state of sexual virginity
NOUNperson vestala chaste woman
vestal > pronunciation
Soundsveh'stahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > vestal: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to Vesta.
Example"vestal virgin"
Spanishvestal
NounsVestathe brightest asteroid but the fourth to be discovered
Vesta(Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins
English > vestal: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningIn a state of sexual virginity.
Example"pure and vestal modesty"
Synonymspure, virgin, virginal, virtuous
Broaderchastemorally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
Spanishcasto, immaculado, puro, virgen, virginal
Catalanimmaculat, pur, verge, virginal
Nounsvestala chaste woman
English > vestal: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA chaste woman.
Broaderwoman, adult femaleAn adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Spanishvestal
Catalanvestal
Adjectivesvestalin a state of sexual virginity

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