One entry found for
virile.
Main Entry:
vir·ile 
Pronunciation:
vir-
l,
vi(
)r-
l
Function:
adjective
Etymology: from early French
viril "having the qualities of a man," from Latin
virilis (same meaning), from
vir "man, male" --related to
VIRTUE
1 a : having the nature, powers, or qualities of an adult male
: MASCULINE b : having traditionally masculine qualities especially to a noticeable degree
2 a : VIGOROUS 1, energetic
b : MASTERFUL 1, forceful
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