VIRAGO


Meaning of VIRAGO in English

və̇ˈrä(ˌ)gō, -rȧ(-, -rā(- also ˈvirəˌgō noun

( plural viragoes or viragos )

Etymology: Latin viragin-, virago manlike heroic woman, from vir man, male — more at virile

1. : a loud overbearing woman : shrew , termagant

2. : a woman of great stature, strength, and courage : one possessing supposedly masculine qualities of body and mind

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