virgin mary

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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

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