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

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This week’s batch includes new projects from Kesha, Nilüfer Yanya, Lazer Dim 700, Double Virgo, Rival Consoles, and the Reds, Pinks and Purples. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 July 2025 This breathtaking phenomenon will unfold as the moon moves through the constellations Leo and Virgo. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The summer's eclipses will test our restraint, particularly the solar eclipse in Virgo on September 21st, when limits are tested. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 2 July 2025 Read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Virgo. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 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 20 Jul. 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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