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Meaning of iron maiden | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A falsely or neo-medieval torture device invented in the 18th century consisting of a chamber lined with spikes which closes upon and impales the victim inside.

historical

Equivalents

Čeština železná panna
Deutsch eiserne Jungfrau
Español doncella de hierro
Suomi rautaneitsyt
Français vierge de fer vierge de Nuremberg
Magyar vasszűz
Italiano vergine di ferro vergine di Norimberga
日本語 鉄の処女
Português dama de ferro donzela de ferro virgem de ferro
Русский желе́зная де́ва
Svenska järnjungfru

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

iron man iron meteorite Iron Mike iron mine iron mould Iron Mountain

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