01 n. A woman of extraordinary stature, strength, and courage; a woman who has the robust body and masculine mind of a man; a female warrior.
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Viragoes ((#))
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A woman of extraordinary stature, strength, and courage; a woman who has the robust body and masculine mind of a man; a female warrior.“To arms! to arms! the fierce virago cries.” — Pope.
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Hence, a mannish woman; a bold, turbulent woman; a termagant; a vixen.“Virago . . . serpent under femininity.” — Chaucer.