Virginity
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Virginity is a term used to describe the state of never having engaged in copulation. A person who still has his or her virginity can accordingly be described as being a virgin. In broader usage of these terms, they can characterize a state of purity. For example, some cocktails can be described as being "virgin" when they lack alcoholic content. Similarly, olive oil may be called "virgin" or "extra-virgin" if it contains no refined oil. Alternatively, the term can indicate a lack of experience, such as a player of bingo being described as virgin when he is a newcomer to the game.
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See also
- Almah
- Born-again virgin
- Brahmacharya
- Celibacy
- Sworn virgin
- Vestal virgin
- Virgo (astrology)
- Involuntary celibacy
- Virginity fraud
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