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Definitions for: Madonna [n] United States pop singer and sex symbol during the 1980s (born in 1958)
[n] the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
Webster (1913) Definition: Ma*don"na, n. [It. madonna my lady. See Dame,
Donna, and cf. Madame, Monkey.]
1. My lady; -- a term of address in Italian formerly used as
the equivalent of Madame, but for which Signora is now
substituted. Sometimes introduced into English. --Shak.
2. [pl. Madonnas (n[.a]z).] A picture of the Virgin Mary
(usually with the babe).
The Italian painters are noted for drawing the
Madonnas by their own wives or mistresses. --Rymer.
Synonyms: Madonna Louise Ciccone, Mary, The Virgin, Virgin Mary
See Also: female parent, Jewess, mother, singer, vocaliser, vocalist, vocalizer
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