[ 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'.