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virago
vi·ra·go
[
vi rgō
]
(
plural
vi·ra·goes
or
vi·ra·gos
)
noun
Definition:
1.
offensive term:
an offensive term that deliberately insults a woman by implying that her temperament or behavior is violent
2.
courageous woman:
a woman who is strong and brave
(
archaic
)
[
Pre-12th century. < Latin<
vir
"man, husband"
]
vi·rag·i·nous
[
vi rájjənəss
]
adjective
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vi·rag·i·nous [ vi rájjənəss ] adjective
