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
It included biker jackets adorned with bejeweled crosses and, in the finale, a halter top that featured the Virgin Mary made out of a mosaic of jewels.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
Carla Hool’s quest for the Virgin Mary led her around the Earth.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 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
“Why, for having a statue of the Virgin Mary on our lawn? Every other person in this neighborhood has a statue of Mary on the lawn. We’ll fit right in.”
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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