VIRILE


Meaning of VIRILE in English

[vir.ile] adj [MF or L; MF viril, fr. L virilis, fr. vir man, male; akin to OE & OHG wer man, Skt vira] (15c) 1: having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male; specif: capable of functioning as a male in copulation

2: energetic, vigorous 3 a: characteristic of or associated with men: masculine b: having traditionally masculine traits esp. to a marked degree

4: masterful, forceful -- vir.ile.ly adv

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