English Explanatory Dictionary

viraginous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling an overbearing woman; shrew-like.
  2. Resembling an Amazon; of a woman with great bravery, strength, or stature.

Pronunciation

/vɪˈɹæd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ /vɪˈɹæ.d͡ʒɪn.əs/ /vɪˈɹæd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ en-us-viraginous.ogg

Word forms

viraginous more viraginous most viraginous

Etymology

From virago, from Latin virāgō (“maiden warrior”) (with the ending as if from Latin virāgīnus with -īnus).

Related words

viraginity virago
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