Virginiensis

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Gender Feminine
Other Forms FormsVirginensis

Meaning & History

Derivative of Latin virgo meaning "maiden, virgin". According to Augustine, Virginiensis was a Roman goddess that presided over the loosing of the bridal zone, the zone being a belt or girdle worn by adult women which was meant to be knotted prior to a bride's wedding and untied by her husband on their wedding night; see also Cinxia.
Added 8/29/2017 by LMS
Edited 6/16/2023 by SeaHorse15 and Mike C