Virgin Mary
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Virgin Mary
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300
Example Sentences
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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
One man carried a large sign with an image of the Virgin Mary that read “Safety Net For All.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
In the 1990s, Christianity began playing an even larger part in fashion, as the Virgin Mary and saints began to appear on garments.
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
The Virgin Mary is in some of our Sunday school papers, but never with a crown, never with a pincushion heart, never all by herself.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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