vestal
Of or pertaining to Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearthOf or pertaining to Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth.
» Rhea Silvia was a vestal virgin.
Rhea Silvia war Vestalin. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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2 senses(not comparable)Of or pertaining to Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth.
посвящённый Вестеposvjaščónnyj
of or relating to Vesta
(not comparable)Pure; chaste.
чи́стыйčístyj, непорочныйneporočnyj
Examples
2 sentencesRhea Silvia was a vestal virgin.
deRhea Silvia war Vestalin. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Vestal virgins had to make sure that the sacred fire of Vesta was never extinguished.
deDie vestalischen Jungfrauen hatten dafür zu sorgen, dass das heilige Feuer der Vesta niemals erlosch. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
Learned borrowing from Latin Vestālis.Learned borrowing from Latin Vestālis.
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