virago

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.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/vɪˈɹɑːɡəʊ/

Etymology

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

Synonyms

shrew

vixen

termagant

hag

amazon

harridan

witch

termagent

masculine woman

courageous woman

Amazon

rixation

heroine

🦸‍♀️

randy

reprimand

reproval

scold

scolding

Translations

μέγαιρα

mégère

virago

αμαζόνα

ανδρογυναίκα

megera

γοργόνα

Drache

🐉

alte Hexe

reny

Zankteufel

Schimpferei

Salbaderei

Hausdrache

Tadel