English Explanatory Dictionary

virago

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation.
  2. A woman who is scolding, domineering, or highly opinionated.
  3. A woman who is rough, loud, and aggressive.

Pronunciation

/vɪˈɹɑːɡəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-virago.wav

Word forms

virago viragos viragoes

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin virāgō (“warlike or heroic woman”, literally “manlike”).

Synonyms

shrew termagant battle axe bitch brim brimstone cat crow dragon faggot fishwife harpy harridan hellcat jade nag nudnik scold she-devil virago vixen witch

Related words

virtue

Derived words

viraginian viraginity viraginous virago sleeve
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