Definition

1. Proper noun:

   • The mother of Jesus Christ: In Christian belief, the Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus. She is venerated for her purity and obedience to God, and is especially honored in Roman Catholic tradition.

2. Noun:

   • A non-alcoholic cocktail: A "Virgin Mary" is a non-alcoholic version of the Bloody Mary cocktail, typically made with tomato juice and various spices and flavorings.

Examples

• Proper noun:

  • Many churches have statues of the Virgin Mary.
  • The feast day celebrates the life of the Virgin Mary.

• Noun:

  • I'll have a Virgin Mary, please, as I'm not drinking alcohol.
  • The bartender prepared a spicy Virgin Mary for the designated driver.

Advanced Usage

• "Devotion to the Virgin Mary": A deep religious reverence and commitment to honoring Mary, common in some Christian denominations.
  • Her devotion to the Virgin Mary is expressed through daily prayer.

Variants and Related Words

• The Virgin: A common shortened reference to the Virgin Mary.

  • They prayed to the Virgin for guidance.

• Bloody Mary: The alcoholic cocktail upon which the Virgin Mary is based.

  • A Bloody Mary contains vodka, while a Virgin Mary does not.

• Madonna: A title and artistic representation of the Virgin Mary, often with the infant Jesus.

  • The painting depicted the Madonna and Child.

Synonyms

• Theotokos (primarily in Eastern Christianity): A Greek title meaning "God-bearer" or "Mother of God."
• Mother of God: A doctrinal title emphasizing her role in the incarnation of Jesus.
• Mary, Mother of Jesus: A direct descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• Hail Mary: A traditional Catholic prayer addressed to the Virgin Mary.

  • He said a Hail Mary before the important meeting.

• Immaculate Conception: A Roman Catholic dogma stating that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin.

Noun

1. a Bloody Mary made without alcohol
2. the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics