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virile

vir·ile [ vrəl, ví rl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. masculine: relating to or having the characteristics of an adult male

2. forceful: showing energy, power, and forcefulness

3. sexually potent: able to carry out the male sexual function

[15th century. < Latin virilis< vir "man, husband"]
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