vestal

adjective

Of or relating to Vesta.

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the vestal virgins.

adjective

Chaste; pure.

noun

A vestal virgin.

noun

A woman who is a virgin.

noun

A nun.

Of or pertaining to Vesta, the classical goddess of the sacred fire and of the household and the state.

Pertaining to or characteristic of a vestal virgin or a nun.

noun

Among the ancient Romans, a virgin consecrated to Vesta and to the service of watching the sacred fire, which was kept perpetually burning upon her altar.