virginal
中文来自 ECDICT
- adj.
- 处女的,纯洁的,没有玷污的,未受精的
演变路径(由近及远)
- 英语
- 继承自 ←中古英语 virginal
- 源自 ←中古法语 virginal
- 源自 ←拉丁语 virginālis
词源说明
From Middle English virginal, from Middle French virginal, from Latin virginālis. The musical instrument is probably so called from being played by young girls.
释义(英文)
形容词 Adjective
- Being or resembling a virgin.
- Uncontaminated or pure.
- (zoology) Parthenogenic.
名词 Noun
- (music) A musical instrument in the harpsichord family.