viraginous

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Pronunciation

/vɪˈɹæd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ (UK)

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/vɪˈɹæd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ (UK) · /vɪˈɹæ.d͡ʒɪn.əs/ (US) · /vɪˈɹæd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ (US)

Definition of viraginous

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adj

Resembling an overbearing woman; shrew-like.

“A yellow, viraginous caricature of Hillary Clinton leered out from a black background.”

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adj

Resembling an overbearing woman; shrew-like.

“A yellow, viraginous caricature of Hillary Clinton leered out from a black background.”
Resembling an Amazon; of a woman with great bravery, strength, or stature.

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

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