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1vestal

adjective ves·tal \ˈves-təl\

Definition of VESTAL

1
:  of or relating to the Roman goddess Vesta
2
a :  of or relating to a vestal virgin
b :  chaste
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First Known Use of VESTAL

15th century

Related to VESTAL

Synonyms
clean, decent, G-rated, immaculate, modest, pure, chaste, virgin, virginal
Antonyms
coarse, dirty, filthy, immodest, impure, indecent, obscene, smutty, unchaste, unclean, vulgar

Rhymes with VESTAL

crestal, pestle

2vestal

noun

Definition of VESTAL

:  vestal virgin

First Known Use of VESTAL

15th century

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. vestal
  2. vestal virgin
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