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Definition of virile adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

virile

adjective

NAmE//ˈvɪrəl//

(usually approving)

1(of men) strong and full of energy, especially sexual energy

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2having or showing the strength and energy that is considered typical of men a virile performance virile athleticism

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