noun
a woman who is strong, brave, or aggressive; a woman who has masculine qualities
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The historical novel depicted a strong-willed virago leading her people into battle.
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My grandmother was a real virago when it came to protecting her family.
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She's known around town as the neighborhood virago because of her no-nonsense attitude.
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In literature, the character of Lady Macbeth is often portrayed as a virago due to her ambitious and ruthless nature.