virgin
Translation
virgin, untouched, unspoiled
Examples
The Vestal Virgins were priestesses in Rome.
The Vestal Virgins were priestesses in Rome.
This is a virgin forest, untouched by humans.
This is a virgin forest, untouched by humans.
Use extra virgin olive oil for the salad.
Use extra virgin olive oil for the salad.
Grammar Patterns
a virgin (as a noun) a person who has never had sex The Vestal Virgins were priestesses.
virgin + ((noun)) (as an adjective) not yet used or touched This is a virgin forest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (noun) maiden; (adjective) pure, untouched, pristine
Etymology
From Old French 'virgine', from Latin 'virgo' meaning 'maiden, unmarried girl'.
Memory Tips
Think of something in its original, pure state, like 'virgin' snow that no one has walked on.