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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