/verr"goh/ , n., gen. Virginis /verr"jeuh nis/ for 1.
1. Astron. the Virgin, a zodiacal constellation between Leo and Libra, containing the bright star Spica.
2. Astrol.
a. the sixth sign of the zodiac: the mutable earth sign. See illus. under zodiac .
b. a person born under this sign, usually between August 23 and September 22.
[ bef. 1000; ME, OE Virgo ]