Virgo

[ vur-goh ]

noun

, genitive Vir·gi·nis [vur, -j, uh, -nis]

1. Astronomy. the Virgin, a zodiacal constellation between Leo and Libra, containing the bright star Spica.
2. Astrology.
   1. the sixth sign of the zodiac: the mutable earth sign.
   2. a person born under this sign, usually between August 23 and September 22.

Virgo

/ ˈvɜːɡəʊ /

noun

1. astronomy a large zodiacal constellation on the celestial equator, lying between Leo and Libra. It contains the star Spica and a cluster of several thousand galaxies, the Virgo cluster, lying 50 million light years away and itself containing the intense radio source Virgo A, which is the closest active galaxy
2. astrology
   1. Also calledthe Virgin the sixth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♍, having a mutable earth classification and ruled by the planet Mercury. The sun is in this sign between about Aug 23 and Sept 22
   2. Also calledVirgoanvɜːˈɡəʊən a person born when the sun is in this sign

adjective

1. Also calledVirgoan astrology born under or characteristic of Virgo

Virgo

/ vûr′gō /

1. A constellation in the region of the celestial equator near Leo and Libra. Virgo (the Virgin) contains the bright star Spica and is the sixth sign of the zodiac.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Virgo¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English, from Latin Virgō “maiden, virgin”

Word History and Origins

Origin of Virgo¹

C14: from Latin

Example Sentences

“My joke is that in four short weeks I’ve gone from a Virgo to a Cancer,” he quipped.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of orbiting our Sun, this exoplanet revolves around a star in the Virgo constellation roughly 200 light-years from Earth.

From Salon

Bayne is a Virgo, Cortez is a Pisces — sister signs that, in theory, are on opposite sides of the spectrum, but, in practice, serve as each other’s balance.

From Los Angeles Times

Not everyone may want to encounter a Virgo, but everyone will need to do so at one point or another.

From Los Angeles Times

Four-time world champion Mark Selby said Reardon was "a legend", while commentator and former player John Virgo said it was "an honour to have known... a true great of our game".

From BBC