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Virgo
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Vir·go  (vûrg)
n. In all senses also called Virgin.
1. A constellation in the region of the celestial equator between Leo and Libra.
2.
a. The sixth sign of the zodiac in astrology.
b. pl. Vir·gos One who is born under this sign.

[Middle English, from Latin Virg, from virg, virgin.]

Virgo [ˈvɜːgəʊ]
n Latin genitive Virginis [ˈvɜːdʒɪnɪs]
1. (Astronomy) Astronomy a large zodiacal constellation on the celestial equator, lying between Leo and Libra. It contains the star Spica and a cluster of several thousand galaxies, the Virgo cluster, lying 50 million light years away and itself containing the intense radio source Virgo A, which is the closest active galaxy
2. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) Astrology
a.  Also called the Virgin the sixth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♍, having a mutable earth classification and ruled by the planet Mercury. The sun is in this sign between about Aug. 23 and Sept. 22
b.  Also called Virgoan [vɜːˈgəʊən] a person born when the sun is in this sign
adj
(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) Also Virgoan Astrology born under or characteristic of Virgo
[from Latin]

Virgo  (vûrg)
A constellation in the region of the celestial equator near Leo and Libra. Virgo (the Virgin) contains the bright star Spica and is the sixth sign of the zodiac.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Virgo - (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in VirgoVirgo - (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
astrology, star divination - a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
2.Virgo - a large zodiacal constellation on the equatorVirgo - a large zodiacal constellation on the equator; between Leo and Libra
zodiac - a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
Spica - the brightest star in Virgo
3.Virgo - the sixth sign of the zodiacVirgo - the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22
Translations
Virgo [ˈvɜːgəʊ] N
1. (= sign, constellation) → Virgo m
2. (= person) → virgo mf
she's (a) Virgoes virgo

Virgo [ˈvɜːrgəʊ] nVierge f
That's what Virgos are like → Voilà comment sont les natifs de la Vierge.
to be Virgo → être Vierge
I'm Virgo → Je suis Vierge.
to be a Virgo → être né(e) sous le signe de la Vierge

Virgo
nJungfrau f; he’s (a) Virgoer ist Jungfrau

Virgo [ˈvɜːgəʊ] n (Astron, Astrol) → Vergine f
to be Virgo → essere della Vergine

Virgo العذراء Panna Jomfruen Jungfrau Παρθένος Virgo neitsyt Vierge djevica Vergine 乙女座 처녀자리 Maagd Jomfruen Panna Virgem Дева Jungfrun ราศีกันย์ Başak burcu cung Xử nữ 室女座


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