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Definition of: virile
(vir′əl) adjective
1. Having the characteristics of manhood.
2. Having the vigor or strength of manhood; sturdy, intrepid, and forceful; masculine.
3. Capable of procreation. See synonyms under MASCULINE. [<OF <L virilis <vir a man]
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