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Madonna

Ma·don·na [ mə dónnə ] (plural Ma·don·nas)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Virgin Mary: Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ

2. image of Virgin Mary: a picture, statue, or other artistic representation of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ

3. spiritual saintly woman: a woman portrayed as exhibiting characteristics such as saintliness, patience, or spirituality ( informal )

[Late 16th century. < obsolete Italian ma donna "my lady" < Latin mea domina]
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