VIRGO

Virgo, Virgo the Virgin, Virgin

(noun) the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22

Virgo

(noun) a large zodiacal constellation on the equator; between Leo and Libra

Virgo, Virgin

(noun) (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Vir"go, n. Etym: [L. virgo a virgin, the constellation Virgo in the zodiac. See Virgin.] (Astron.) (a) A sign of the zodiac which the sun enters about the 21st of August, marked thus [ (b) A constellation of the zodiac, now occupying chiefly the sign Libra, and containing the bright star Spica.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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