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VIRAGO
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(noun) a large strong and aggressive woman
virago
(noun) a noisy or scolding or domineering woman
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
virago (plural viragos or viragoes)
A woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation.
Synonyms: shrew, termagant, Thesaurus:shrew
A woman who is scolding, domineering, or highly opinionated.
Synonyms: shrew, Thesaurus:shrew
A woman who is rough, loud, and aggressive.
Source: Wiktionary
Vi*ra"go, n.; pl. Viragoes. Etym: [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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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