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virga

noun

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

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Word length
5
Starts with
V
Ends with
A
Contains
IR
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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/ˈvɜːɡə/

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noun

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

  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.

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

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