Madonna
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary, chiefly when holding the infant JesusAn artistic representation of the Virgin Mary, chiefly when holding the infant Jesus.
» Madonna is known to every high school student in Japan.
Madonna ist jedem Oberschüler in Japan bekannt.
Meaning
2 sensesAn artistic representation of the Virgin Mary, chiefly when holding the infant Jesus.
A beautiful example of this type of Madonna is the polyptych in the Museo Civico in Sansepolcro.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
A morally pure woman.
Examples
15 sentencesMadonna is known to every high school student in Japan.
deMadonna ist jedem Oberschüler in Japan bekannt. — Esperantostern
I'll bet Madonna doesn't return to her career for awhile.
Madonna is a beauty.
Мадонна - красуня. — aandrusiak
ruМадонна - красавица. — Balamax
deMadonna ist eine Schönheit. — Esperantostern
Madonna is a singer.
Мадонна - це співачка. — JeNNeR
ruМадонна - это певица. — marafon
Madonna is able to sing.
Мадонна вміє співати. — deniko
deMadonna kann singen. — MUIRIEL
Origin
From Italian madonna, from Old Italian ma (“my”) + donna (“lady”). The given name is derivFrom Italian madonna, from Old Italian ma (“my”) + donna (“lady”). The given name is derived from the English term, not used as a given name in Italy. Doublet of madam.
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Forms
plural: MadonnasSynonyms
5 synonyms- United States pop singer and sex symbol during the 1980s (born in 1958):Madonna Louise Ciccone
- the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics:MaryVirgin MaryThe VirginBlessed Virgin