semper virgo

noun

Perpetual virgin. (Refers to the belief that Saint Mary remained a virgin her whole life.)

Meanings

nounsemper virgo (uncountable)
  1. uncountableChristianityPerpetual virgin. (Refers to the belief that Saint Mary remained a virgin her whole life.)

Origin

  1. Latinsemper virgo“ever virgin”
  2. Englishsemper virgo

From Latin semper virgo (“ever virgin”).

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