| 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] |
| virtuous |
characterized by moral excellence or righteousness. [2 definitions] |
| virulent |
highly poisonous, or extremely injurious to health. [3 definitions] |
| virus |
any of a large group of submicroscopic agents that reproduce only in living cells and are disease-producing in humans, animals, and plants. [4 definitions] |
| vis |
(Latin) force, power, or strength. |