toga virilis


to·ga vi·ri·lis

noun \ˌtō-gə-və-ˈrē-ləs, -ˈri-\
plural to·gae vi·ri·les\ˈtō-ˌgī-və-ˈrē-ˌlās, -ˈri-\

Definition of TOGA VIRILIS

: the white toga of manhood assumed by boys of ancient Rome at age 15

Origin of TOGA VIRILIS

Latin, men's toga
First Known Use: 1600

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