"Maiden" meaning in English

See Maiden in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Maiden [canonical], Mayden [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Maiden
  1. (astronomy, astrology) The constellation and zodiacal sign Virgo.
    Sense id: en-Maiden-en-name-HuVRWSgj Categories (other): Astrology, Astronomy, English entries with incorrect language header, Saterland Frisian entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 39 6 9 46 Disambiguation of Saterland Frisian entries with incorrect language header: 28 9 8 25 29 1 1 Topics: astrology, astronomy, human-sciences, mysticism, natural-sciences, philosophy, sciences

Proper name

Forms: Mayden [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Maiden
  1. A surname.
    Sense id: en-Maiden-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames
  2. Iron Maiden, a heavy metal band from England.
    Sense id: en-Maiden-en-name-Ying53WI

Noun

Forms: Maidens [plural], Mayden [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Maiden (plural Maidens)
  1. (Wicca) One of the triune goddesses of the Lady in Wicca alongside the Crone and Mother representing a girl or a young woman
    Sense id: en-Maiden-en-noun-05xPHgrI Categories (other): Wicca, English entries with incorrect language header, Saterland Frisian entries with incorrect language header, Wicca Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 39 6 9 46 Disambiguation of Saterland Frisian entries with incorrect language header: 28 9 8 25 29 1 1 Disambiguation of Wicca: 0 0 0 100 Topics: Wicca, lifestyle, religion

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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