virgil
word
/ˈvɝdʒəɫ/
VUR-juhl
/ˈvɜːdʒəl/
VUR-juhl
Definition
Virgil is the name of a famous ancient Roman poet, best known for writing the epic poem the Aeneid. It is also used as a male given name.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the Roman poet in literature, history, or school contexts. In modern use, it can also simply be a person's first name. Capitalize it as a proper noun: 'Virgil'.
Spanish: VirgilioPortuguese (BR): VirgílioPortuguese (PT): VirgílioChinese (Simplified): 维吉尔Chinese (Traditional): 維吉爾Hindi: वर्जिलArabic: فيرجيلBengali: ভার্জিলRussian: ВергилийJapanese: ウィルギリウス - ヴァージルVietnamese: VirgilKorean: 버질Turkish: VirgilUrdu: وِرجلIndonesian: Virgil
Example Sentences
We read Virgil in class today.
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My uncle named his dog Virgil.
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Virgil was a Roman poet.
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I always mix up Virgil and Homer when I'm tired.
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Her essay on Virgil was actually really interesting.
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I didn't expect a reference to Virgil in that movie.
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