virgin birth

virgin birth (http://definr.com/virgin birth)

     n 1: human conception without fertilization by a man [syn: parthenogenesis,
           parthenogeny]
     2: the theological doctrine that Jesus Christ had no human
        father; Christians believe that Jesus's birth fulfilled
        Old Testament prophecies and was attended by miracles; the
        Nativity is celebrated at Christmas [syn: Virgin Birth,
        Nativity]