viraginous
English
WOTD – 20 April 2009
Etymology
From virago, from Latin virāgō (“maiden warrior”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /vɪˈɹædʒ.ɪn.əs/
- (US) IPA(key): /vɨˈɹæ.dʒɪn.əs/, /vɨˈɹædʒ.ən.əs/
Audio (US) (file)
Adjective
viraginous (comparative more viraginous, superlative most viraginous)
- Resembling an overbearing woman; shrew-like.
- 2008 May 18, Peggy Orenstein, “The Hillary Lesson”, in New York Times:
- A yellow, viraginous caricature of Hillary Clinton leered out from a black background.
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- Resembling an Amazon; of a woman with great bravery, strength, or stature.
Related terms
- viraginity
- virago
Translations
resembling an overbearing woman
resembling an Amazon