virgo intacta
The term "virgo intacta" is derived from Latin, meaning 'untouched virgin,' and is used in medical and sociological contexts to describe a woman who has not engaged in vaginal intercourse.
Definition
C1Medical
(formal, technical)A female whose hymen remains unbroken.
Example
- The examination confirmed she was a virgo intacta.
B2Sociological
(formal, historical)A woman who has never had sexual intercourse.
Example
- In historical texts, the term 'virgo intacta' was often used to describe women of noble birth.