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| Ma·don·na [ mə dónnə ] (plural Ma·don·nas) |
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1. Virgin Mary: Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ
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2. image of Virgin Mary: a picture, statue, or other artistic representation of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ
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3. spiritual saintly woman: a woman portrayed as exhibiting characteristics such as saintliness, patience, or spirituality
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| [Late 16th century. < obsolete Italian ma donna "my lady" < Latin mea domina] |
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