Definitions

1. noun

a type of precipitation that falls from clouds in the form of delicate, feathery, or hair-like ice crystals, typically seen in winter

“The weather forecast warned of heavy virga in the coming storm, causing roads to become slippery and treacherous.”

2. noun

in botany, a type of stamen in a flower that is modified to produce pollen

“The virga in the center of the flower is responsible for pollination, allowing the plant to reproduce.”