virga
/ˈvɜːɡə/
noun 3name 2
Definitions
noun
1
A type of note used in plainsong notation, having a tail and representing a single tone.
2
A streak of rain or snow that is dissipated in falling and does not reach the ground, commonly appearing descending from a cloud layer.
Strong gusts of wind buffeted the train, and ghostly virga of ice followed it through the night.
3
A unit of length: a rod, pole or perch (5½ yards); or a unit of area: a square rod, pole or perch.
name
1
A female given name from Italian.
2
A surname from Italian.
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