və(r)ˈjinəd.ē, -nətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English virginite, from Old French virginité, from Latin virginitat-, virginitas maidenhood, virginity, from virgin-, virgo virgin + -itat-, -itas -ity
1. : the quality or state of being chaste ; often : the physical attributes distinguishing a virgin
2. : the unmarried life : celibacy , spinsterhood
3. : the quality or state of being fresh or new