viraginous

From virago, from Latin virāgō (“maiden warrior”).

• (UK) IPA^(key): /vɪˈɹæd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/
• (US) IPA^(key): /vɪˈɹæ.d͡ʒɪn.əs/, /vɪˈɹæd͡ʒ.ən.əs/

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viraginous (comparative more viraginous, superlative most viraginous)

1. 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.

2. Resembling an Amazon; of a woman with great bravery, strength, or stature.

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