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Maidenhead

Noun:

1. A town in Berkshire, England.
   Example sentence: I plan on visiting Maidenhead during my trip to England.
2. A knot tied with two loops and a slipknot used to secure a rope or line temporarily.
   Example sentence: To quickly tie the boat to the dock, he employed a maidenhead knot.
3. A white mark on a horse's forehead, typically V-shaped.
   Example sentence: The horse's beautiful coat featured a distinctive maidenhead marking on its forehead.

Adjective:

1. (of a woman) Being a virgin.
   Example sentence: The folklore tale revolved around a maidenhead princess in a distant land.
2. (informal) Used to describe something newly acquired or experienced.
   Example sentence: He was ecstatic about his maidenhead car, eager to take it for a long drive.