virago
Meaning
- A woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation.
- A woman who is scolding, domineering, or highly opinionated.
- A woman who is rough, loud, and aggressive.
Synonyms
Hyphenated as
vi‧ra‧go
Pronounced as (IPA)
/vɪˈɹɑːɡəʊ/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin virāgō (“warlike or heroic woman”, literally “manlike”).
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