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Definition of: vestal
(ves′təl) noun
1. One of the virgin priestesses of Vesta: also vestal virgin.
2. A woman of pure character; a virgin; nun.
—adjective
1. Pertaining to Vesta.
2. Suitable for a vestal or a nun; hence; chaste. [<L vestalis <Vesta Vesta]
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