virility

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation
  2. noun the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male

Etymology

From virile + -ity, from Middle French virilité, from Latin virīlitās.

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