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Term: Virago

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A woman who demonstrates remarkable or exaggerated bravery or valor.

Example sentence: The pirate captain was known to be a virago, fearless in battle and highly respected among her crew.

Sense 2: A domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman.

Example sentence: Everyone in the office feared the virago of a boss, who would shout and throw things when she got angry.

Sense 3: (archaic) A large, strong, or warrior-like woman.

Example sentence: In ancient mythology, the goddess Athena was often depicted as a virago, representing strength and wisdom.

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