| 单词 | vestal virgin |
| 释义 | vestal virgin (once / 21144 pages) n WORD FAMILY vestal virgin: vestal virgins USAGE EXAMPLESThis is where the Vestal Virgins tended the perpetual fire, where Julius Caesar was cremated, and where Emperor Caligula had his palace. Seattle Times(May 10, 2016) The legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus are conceived when the Roman god Mars impregnates Rea Silvia, a vestal virgin. Salon(Dec 21, 2014) But there was more than a hint that these were not vestal virgins, more like young brides looking for a gown. New York Times(Jan 21, 2014) n (Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple Hypo|Hyper Rea Silvia, Rhea Silvia (Roman mythology) a vestal virgin who became the mother by Mars of the twins Romulus and Remus votary a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult |
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