vi·ra·go (v
-rä
g
, -r
-, vîr-g
)
n. pl. vi·ra·goes or vi·ra·gos
1. A woman regarded as noisy, scolding, or domineering.
2. A large, strong, courageous woman.
[Latin virg, from vir, man; see w
-ro- in Indo-European roots.]
vi·ragi·nous (v-r
j-ns) adj.
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