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English 1 sense of the expression vestal virgin:
NOUNperson vestal virgin(Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple
Englishvestal virgin: 1 sense noun 1, person
Meaning(Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple.
CategoryRoman mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Romans
NarrowerRhea Silvia, Rea Silvia(Roman mythology) a vestal virgin who became the mother by Mars of the twins Romulus and Remus
BroadervotaryA priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult
Spanishvestal
Catalanvestal

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