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virga.

A type of note used in plainsong notation, having a tail and representing a single tone.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈvɜːɡə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A type of note used in plainsong notation, having a tail and representing a single tone.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A streak of rain or snow that is dissipated in falling and does not reach the ground, commonly appearing descending from a cloud layer.

    countable
  3. A unit of length: a rod, pole or perch (5½ yards); or a unit of area: a square rod, pole or perch.

    countable
Where this word comes from

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

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.