Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a vestal, especially a Roman priestess who tended the sacred fire

“The vestal temple stood as a symbol of the ancient civilization.”

2. noun

a Roman priestess who tended the sacred fire, especially one of the six priestesses who attended to the fire at the temple of Vesta

“In ancient Roman mythology, a vestal was a woman chosen for her purity and dedication.”

3. noun

something or someone that is preserved or protected from harm or damage

“The old book was a vestal of historical knowledge, untouched for centuries.”