About The Word Virago
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Virago
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What's The Definition Of Virago?
[n] a large strong and aggressive woman
[n] a noisy or scolding or domineering woman Synonyms | Synonyms for Virago: amazon Related Terms | Find terms related to Virago: See Also | adult female | shrew | termagant | woman Virago In Webster's Dictionary \Vi*ra"go\ (?; 277), n.; pl. {Viragoes}. [L. virago,
-intis, from vir a man. See {Virile}.]
1. A woman of extraordinary stature, strength, and courage; a
woman who has the robust body and masculine mind of a man;
a female warrior.
To arms! to arms! the fierce virago cries. --Pope.
2. Hence, a mannish woman; a bold, turbulent woman; a
termagant; a vixen.
Virago . . . serpent under femininity. --Chaucer.
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