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virile

Main Entry:: vir·ile
Pronunciation:: \ˈvir-əl, ˈvir-ˌī(-ə)l, British also ˈvī(-ə)r-ˌī(-ə)l\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle French or Latin; Middle French viril, from Latin virilis, from vir man, male; akin to Old English & Old High German wer man, Sanskrit vīra
Date:: 15th century

1: having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male; specifically : capable of functioning as a male in copulation2: energetic, vigorous3 a: characteristic of or associated with men : masculine b: having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree4: masterful, forceful

— vir·ile·ly adverb

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