VIRAGO


Meaning of VIRAGO in English

[ vɪ'rα:gəʊ , -'reɪgəʊ ]

■ noun ( plural ~s or ~es )

1》 a domineering or aggressive woman.

2》 archaic a woman of masculine strength or spirit.

Origin

OE (used as the name given by Adam to Eve, following the Vulgate), from L. 'heroic woman, female warrior', from vir 'man'.

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