virga
- (countable, uncountable) A type of note used in plainsong notation, having a tail and representing a single tone.
- (countable) A streak of rain or snow that is dissipated in falling and does not reach the ground, commonly appearing descending from a cloud layer.
- (countable) A unit of length: a rod, pole or perch (5½ yards); or a unit of area: a square rod, pole or perch.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈvɜːɡə/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin virga (“rod”). Doublet of verge.
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