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vestal virgin

ves·tal vir·gin (plural ves·tal vir·gins)


noun 
Definition:
 
celibate woman consecrated to Vesta: in ancient Rome, a celibate woman who tended the sacred fire in the temple of Vesta. There were originally four, and later six vestal virgins, who were vowed to 30 years of service.

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