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Noun: vestal virgin
  1. (Roman mythology) one of the virgin priestesses consecrated to the Roman goddess Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple
    "Vestal virgins took a vow of chastity and served for 30 years"

Derived forms: vestal virgins

Type of: votary

Encyclopedia: Vestal virgin