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adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a man; masculine; manly: virile strength.
2.
having or exhibiting masculine energy, forcefulness, or strength in a marked degree.
3.
characterized by a vigorous, masculine spirit: a virile literary style.
4.
of, pertaining to, or capable of procreation.
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Word Origin & History
virile
late 15c., from O.Fr. viril, from L. virilis "of a man, manly," from vir "a man, a hero," from PIE *uiHro "freeman" (cf. Skt. virah, Avestan vira-, Lith. vyras, O.Ir. fer, Welsh gwr, Goth. wair, O.E. wer "man"). Virile member for "penis" is recorded from 1540s.
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virile vir·ile (vēr'əl, -īl')
adj.
Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male, especially the ability to perform sexually as a male.
Having or showing masculine spirit, strength, vigor, or power.
Sexually potent.
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