virago

noun vi·ra·go \və-ˈrä-(ˌ)gō, -ˈrā-; ˈvir-ə-ˌgō\

: an angry woman who often complains about and criticizes other people

plural vi·ra·goes or vi·ra·gos

Full Definition of VIRAGO

: a loud overbearing woman : termagant

: a woman of great stature, strength, and courage

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

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: battle-ax (or battle-axe), dragon lady, fury, harpy, harridan, termagant, shrew, vixen

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