Definitions

1. noun

A Roman poet, born at Andes in Cisalpine Gaul, 70 BCE, died 19 BCE, celebrated for his eclogues and the Aeneid, an epic poem of Rome’s founding.

“The students studied Virgil’s works in their classical literature class.”

2. proper noun

The name of an American poet, born in 1942, known for his collection of poetry ‘City Life’.

“The poet Virgil published his first book of poetry in 1970.”

3. verb

To speak or express something in a formal or elevated manner.

“The poet Virgil was known to virgil, with his poetic words capturing the essence of the natural world.”