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madonna

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/mɐˈðonɐ/ma·do·na

Definitions

2
1

A representation of the Virgin Mary in painting or sculpture, especially with the infant Jesus.

Usage examples

The chapel houses a famous wooden madonna.
Renaissance artists often painted madonnas.

Common combinations

Renaissance madonnamadonna and childstatue of a madonna
2

A woman who is admired for her serene beauty and purity.

Usage examples

She was seen as the madonna of the silent film era.
Her madonna-like face graced many portraits.

Common combinations

madonna-like beautymadonna image