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ter·ma·gant | \ ˈtər-mə-gənt 
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\Definition of termagant
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 capitalized : a deity erroneously ascribed to Islam by medieval European Christians and represented in early English drama as a violent character
2 : an overbearing or nagging woman : shrew
termagant
adjectiveDefinition of termagant (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms for termagant
Synonyms: Noun
- battle-ax
- (or battle-axe),
- dragon lady,
- fury,
- harpy,
- harridan,
- shrew,
- virago,
- vixen
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The first known use of termagant was in the 13th century
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