virago
noun[C]
old-fashioneduk/vɪˈrɑː.ɡəʊ/us/vəˈrɑːˈɡoʊ/pluralviragosorviragoesaviolent,unpleasantwoman who is oftenangry
泼妇；悍妇Examplesofvirago
virago
A woman, however, if exceptional enough could earn the title "virago".
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The word "virago" has almost always had an association with cultural gender transgression.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Avirago, of whatever excellence, was still identified by her gender.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The word "virago" could also be used disparagingly, to imply that aviragowas not excellent or heroic, but was instead violating cultural norms.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Virago, then, was a title of respect and admiration.
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