Madonna

Meaning

1. Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, especially in Catholic contexts.
2. A representation of the Virgin Mary.
3. A one-footed lien-to-tail trick, where the front foot is taken off and kicked out straight down behind the board.
4. A female given name from Italian.
5. A lady.
6. Alternative letter-case form of Madonna.
7. An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary, chiefly when holding the infant Jesus.
8. A morally pure woman.

Etymology / origin

From Italian madonna, from Old Italian ma (“my”) + donna (“lady”). The given name is derived from the English term, not used as a given name in Italy. Doublet of madam.

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