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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Madonna. Accessed 20 Jan. 2022.
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Madonna
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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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The first known use of Madonna was in 1584
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