Main Entry: vi·ra·go

Pronunciation: \və-ˈrä-(ˌ)gō, -ˈrā-; ˈvir-ə-ˌgō\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural vi·ra·goes or vi·ra·gos

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin viragin-, virago, from vir man — more at virile

Date: 14th century

1 : a loud overbearing woman : termagant
2 : a woman of great stature, strength, and courage

— vi·rag·i·nous \və-ˈra-jə-nəs\ adjective