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virile

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Main Entry: vir·ile
Pronunciation: \ˈvir-əl, ˈvir-ˌī(-ə)l, British also ˈvī(-ə)r-ˌī(-ə)l\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French viril, from Latin virilis, from vir man, male; akin to Old English & Old High German wer man, Sanskrit vīra
Date: 15th century

1 : having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male; specifically : capable of functioning as a male in copulation
2 : energetic, vigorous
3 a : characteristic of or associated with men : masculine b : having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
4 : masterful, forceful

vir·ile·ly adverb


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