SINCE 1828
Madonna
noun
Ma·don·na
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Definition of Madonna
2
obsolete
: an Italian lady
3a
: virgin mary
b
: an artistic depiction (such as a painting or statue) of the Virgin Mary
4
: a morally pure and chaste woman
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Madonna
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Madonna
: the Virgin Mary : the mother of Jesus Christ
: a painting or statue of the Virgin Mary
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