Virginia reel |
an American country dance in which couples face each other in two parallel lines and then perform various steps and maneuvers together. [2 definitions] |
Virginia Woolf |
English novelist and essayist, noted for her use of modernist techniques such as stream of consciousness and interior monologue; born Virginia Stephens (b.1882--d.1941). |
Virgin Islands |
a group of islands in the West Indies east of Puerto Rico, comprising a territory of the United States and a colony of Great Britain. |
virginity |
the state of being a virgin. [2 definitions] |
Virgin Mary |
see "Mary." |
virgin's-bower |
any of several climbing varieties of clematis, esp. one found in eastern North America that bears clusters of small white flowers. |
virgin wool |
wool that has not been spun, woven, or otherwise processed. |
Virgo |
a spring zodiacal constellation located between Leo and Libra and containing the bright star Spica; Virgin. [3 definitions] |
virgule |
a mark (/) used between two words to indicate that either may be applied; slash; solidus. [2 definitions] |
viridescent |
green, turning green, or having a greenish tinge. |
viridity |
greenness; verdancy. [2 definitions] |
virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. [3 definitions] |
virology |
the scientific study of viruses and of the diseases they cause. |
virtu |
an appreciation for or knowledge of fine objects of art, antiques, or the like. [2 definitions] |
virtual |
not actually being true or real, but closely approximating the truth or reality and having the same effect as if true or real. [3 definitions] |
virtually |
practically; almost completely; very nearly. |
virtual reality |
computer-generated images and sounds that simulate a real environment. |
virtue |
moral excellence; righteousness. [5 definitions] |
virtueless |
combined form of virtue. |
virtuosity |
exceptional ability, style, or skill, esp. as expressed in the fine arts. |
virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, esp. in music. [2 definitions] |