Virgo

/ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/

UK: /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/

Vɝ · ɡoʊ (2 syllables)

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Definition

Someone with a Virgo star sign

Etymology

From Latin virgō (“maiden, virgin; name of constellation”), calque of Ancient Greek παρθένος (parthénos, “virgin; name of constellation”), ultimately derived from ancient Mesopotamian constellations, as Akkadian absinnu (“seed furrow; name of constellation”) and Sumerian 𒀯𒀳 (ᵐᵘˡABSIN₃, “seed furrow; constellation representing fertility goddess Shala with ear of corn”). Doublet of virgin.