virgin- root words — words with the virgin- root

The root virgin- comes from Latin virgo, meaning maiden. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including virgin, virginity, virgins, virginal. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the virgin- root

Explore words with virgin- — words containing the virgin- root and sharing its sense of "maiden". Examples include virgin, virginity, virgins, virginal. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does virgin- mean?

The virgin- root means maiden, from Latin virgo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.