Definition of Virago
Virago
vi·ra·go
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a bad-tempered or domineering woman;
e.g. In many fairy tales, the villain is a virago in the form of a stepmother.
(noun)
in archaic usage, a female warrior with masculine qualities such as heroism or strength;
e.g. In the movie, they show that the princess is a virago who was talented in archery, fencing, and fighting.
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