Viraginous

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /vɪˈɹædÊ’.ɪn.É™s/
• US IPA: /vɨˈɹæ.dʒɪn.É™s/, /vɨˈɹædÊ’.É™n.É™s/

Origin

From virago, from Latin virāgō ("maiden warrior").

Full definition of viraginous

Adjective

1. Resembling an overbearing woman; shrew-like.
• 2008, May 18, Peggy Orenstein, The Hillary Lesson, A yellow, viraginous caricature of Hillary Clinton leered out from a black background.
2. Resembling an Amazon; of a woman with great bravery, strength, or stature.

Related terms

• viraginity
• virago