virility

noun

Definition of virilitynext
as in masculinity
the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men many cultures value virility as a sign of power

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“Virility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virility. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

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