Virgo

noun

1
: a zodiacal constellation on the celestial equator that lies due south of the handle of the Big Dipper and is pictured as a woman holding a spike of grain
2
a
: the sixth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under the sign of Virgo
Virgoan noun

Examples of Virgo in a Sentence

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Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22) Spending liberally? Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025 In recent weeks, Virgo, there seems to have been a lack of balance in your life. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025 This year’s Pink Moon will be situated in the constellation Virgo, which can be easily found by tracking down Spica, the constellation’s brightest star and the 16th brightest star in the night sky. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025 In addition, Trinidadian soca titan Bunji Garlin and reggae luminaries Romain Virgo and Lila Iké are next in line with four nods each. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Virgo

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Virginis), literally, virgin

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Virgo was before the 12th century

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“Virgo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Virgo. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

Virgo

noun
ˈvər-gō,
ˈvi(ə)r-
1
: a group of stars between Leo and Libra usually pictured as a young woman
2
a
: the sixth sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Virgo

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