Goddess of virgins (5)

I believe the answer is:

vesta

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This could be a double definition.

'goddess' is the first definition.
(Roman goddess)

'of virgins' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for vesta that I've seen before include "Roman goddess; match" , "Hearth goddess; a match" , "Asteroid; goddess; match" , "heavenly body" , "Stave (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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