# virga

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈvɜːɡə/

## Definitions
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.
3. A unit of length: a rod, pole or perch (5½ yards); or a unit of area: a square rod, pole or perch.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin virga (“rod”). Doublet of verge.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/virga