Virginia

Definition of Virginia

Vir`gin´i`a

Virginia cowslip
(Bot.) the American lungwort (Mertensia Virginica).

Virginia creeper
(Bot.) a common ornamental North American woody vine (Ampelopsis quinquefolia), climbing extensively by means of tendrils; - called also woodbine, and American ivy.

Virginia fence
See Worm fence, under Fence.

Virginia nightingale
(Zool.) the cardinal bird. See under Cardinal.

Virginia quail
(Zool.) the bobwhite.

Virginia reel
an old English contradance; - so called in the United States.

Virginia stock
(Bot.) See Mahon stock. - Bartlett.

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