Virgin Mary

noun

1. Mary.

2. a Bloody Mary made without vodka or other liquor.

Virgin Mary

noun

1. Also called: the Virgin. Mary, the mother of Christ

Word History and Origins

Origin of Virgin Mary¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

Decades after Kennedy’s death, his portrait hung in the homes of many American Catholics, often adjacent to religious iconography such as Virgin Mary statuettes.

From Salon

It was fair time in Kini, part of an annual celebration to honor the Virgin Mary.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, as the clock ticked down to the beginning of the talks in Alaska, Ukrainians were celebrating a holy day - the day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

From BBC

Those praying asked the Virgin Mary, “Queen of the migrants,” to pray for the soul of the departed.

From Los Angeles Times

"May the long-awaited peace in Kivu, in Congo, and across all of Africa come soon - through the intercession of the Virgin Mary and Blessed Floribert," said Pope Leo.

From BBC