adj
Meaning 1
Resembling an overbearing woman; shrew-like.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
viraginous
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Pronunciation
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UK: /vɪˈɹæd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/
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US: /vɪˈɹæ.d͡ʒɪn.əs/
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US: /vɪˈɹæd͡ʒ.ən.əs/
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adj
Meaning 2
Resembling an Amazon; of a woman with great bravery, strength, or stature.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From virago, from Latin virāgō (“maiden warrior”) (with the ending as if from Latin virāgīnus with -īnus).
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: jędzowaty — resembling an overbearing woman
- Polish: amazoński — resembling an Amazon