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virile

vi·rile

UK/ˈvɪɹ.əl/ US/ˈvɪɹˌaɪl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

characterized by energy and vigor

  • “a virile and ever stronger free society”
  • “a new and virile leadership”
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2.

characteristic of a man

  • “a deep male voice”
  • “manly sports”
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3.

(of a male) able to copulate

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Origin

From Middle French viril, from Latin virīlis, from vir (“man”, “male human”) + -īlis (suffix forming adjectives from nouns).

Phrases

  • membrum virile
  • pudendum virile
  • semen virile
  • virile member
  • virile organ

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