virga

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Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/ˈvɜːɡə/

Definition of virga

5 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A type of note used in plainsong notation, having a tail and representing a single tone.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A type of note used in plainsong notation, having a tail and representing a single tone.
  2. (countable)A streak of rain or snow that is dissipated in falling and does not reach the ground, commonly appearing descending from a cloud layer.
    “Strong gusts of wind buffeted the train, and ghostly virga of ice followed it through the night.”
  3. (countable)A unit of length: a rod, pole or perch (5½ yards); or a unit of area: a square rod, pole or perch.

name

  1. A female given name from Italian.
  2. A surname from Italian.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin virga (“rod”). Doublet of verge.

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