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Vestal Definition & Meaning

vestal
adjective
  1. of or relating to Vesta; "vestal virgin"
  2. in a state of sexual virginity; "pure and vestal modesty"; "a spinster or virgin lady"; "men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal"
noun
  1. a chaste woman

"Vestal" in song lyrics

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Frequently asked questions

What does vestal mean?
of or relating to Vesta; "vestal virgin" in a state of sexual virginity; "pure and vestal modesty"; "a spinster or virgin lady"; "men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal" a chaste woman
What part of speech is vestal?
Vestal is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does vestal have?
Vestal has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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