Definition for Madonna (-s)

madonna (-s), n. [Sp. madona, It. madonna, my lady.]

  1. Inanimate religious icon representing the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Believe to serve as intermediary between humanity and Jesus Christ.
  2. Physical shrine symbolizing salvation, healing, and mercy.
  3. [Fig.] mountains, the merciful saviors of the church of nature.

Return to page 1 of the letter “m”.