Vergil

American  

[vur-jil] / ˈvɜr dʒɪl /

noun

1. Publius Vergilius Maro, 70–19 b.c., Roman poet: author of The Aeneid.

2. a male given name.

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Vergil British  

/ ˈvɜːdʒɪl /

noun

1. a variant spelling of Virgil

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Example Sentences

So in ancient Rome, whose texts Vergil knew exceptionally well, and in the Renaissance prior to 1492, there was no concept of discovery.

From Literature

As much as Vergil Ortiz Jr. reminds himself of that, he can’t stop wondering about what he’s lost over the last three months.

From Los Angeles Times

Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s New Year’s resolution is to improve his focus.

From Los Angeles Times

This is in keeping with accounts from the Tudor historian Polydore Vergil, who said Richard III was buried "without any pomp or solemn funeral".

From BBC

This is in keeping with accounts from the medieval historian Polydore Vergil, who said Richard III was buried "without any pomp or solemn funeral".

From BBC