Definitions for: Virago

[n] a large strong and aggressive woman
[n] a noisy or scolding or domineering woman

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: amazon

See Also: adult female, shrew, termagant, woman

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