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1. (adj.) virile
having or exhibiting masculine strength; masculine; manly.
2. virile
characterized by a vigorous, masculine spirit.
3. virile
pertaining to or characteristic of a man, esp. in a copulative function.
Etymology: (1480–90; < L virīlis manly =vir man (akin to OE wer man; see werewolf ) +-īlis -ile2)
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1. (adj) virile
characterized by energy and vigor
"a virile and ever stronger free society"; "a new and virile leadership"
2. (adj) male, manful, manlike, manly, virile
characteristic of a man
"a deep male voice"; "manly sports"
3. (adj) potent, virile
(of a male) capable of copulation
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1. (adj) virile
having the nature, properties, or qualities, of an adult man; characteristic of developed manhood; hence, masterful; forceful; specifically, capable of begetting; -- opposed to womanly, feminine, and puerile; as, virile age, virile power, virile organs
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