"virguncule" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: virguncules [plural]
Etymology: From Latin virguncula, diminutive of virgō (“virgin”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|virguncula}} Latin virguncula Head templates: {{en-noun}} virguncule (plural virguncules)
  1. (rare) A young virgin. Tags: rare

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