toga virilis

noun to·ga vi·ri·lis \ ˌtō-gə-və-ˈrē-ləs , -ˈri- \

Definition of toga virilis

plural togae viriles play \ˈtō-ˌgī-və-ˈrē-ˌlās, -ˈri-\

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

Origin and Etymology of toga virilis

Latin, men's toga

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