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virile

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virile /vir·ile/ (vir´il)
2. specifically, having male copulative power.

vir·ile (vîrl, -l)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male, especially the ability to perform sexually as a male.
2. Having or showing masculine spirit, strength, vigor, or power.
3. Sexually potent.

virile
[vir′əl]
Etymology: L, virilis, masculine
1 pertaining to or characteristic of an adult male; masculine; manly.
2 possessing or exhibiting masculine strength, vigor, force, or energy.
3 pertaining to the male sexual functions; capable of procreation. Compare virilism. virility, n.

virile
1. peculiar to men or the male sex.
2. possessing masculine traits, especially copulative power.


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