Virginal Definition
vûrjə-nəl
virginals
adjective
Of, characteristic of, or proper to a virgin; maidenly.
Webster's New World
Remaining in a state of virginity.
Webster's New World
Pure; fresh; untouched; unsullied.
Webster's New World
Inexperienced.
American Heritage
Not fertilized.
Webster's New World
noun
virginals
A harpsichord; esp., a small, rectangular harpsichord of the 16th cent., placed on a table or held in the lap to be played.
Webster's New World
(music) A musical instrument in the harpsichord family.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- pair of virginals
Origin of Virginal
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From Latin virginālis. The musical instrument is probably so called from being played by young girls.
From Wiktionary
From virgin (perhaps from its being associated with female performers)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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