Virgin Mary
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Virgin Mary
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300
Example Sentences
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The Catholic church is deeply entrenched in Poland's national identity and the Virgin Mary is considered the country's patron and protector, even as it undergoes one of the fastest rates of secularisation worldwide.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
His first effort featured a cyan-colored Virgin Mary image layered on a retro Chivas tee, which gained traction on his Instagram account.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Versace’s rock star rendering of the Virgin Mary offered people a new way of seeing her – one open to interpretation outside of doctrine.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
Behind the statue depicting a black Virgin Mary - venerated in both religions - are the words "pray for us and pray for the Muslims".
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
He’s got a chartreuse tattoo of the Virgin Mary on his forearm.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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