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vigorous.

Physically strong and active.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈvɪɡəɹəs//ˈvaɪɡɹəs/

  1. Physically strong and active.

    a vigorous scrub
    a vigorous search

  2. Mentally strong and active.

  3. Rapid of growth.

    a vigorous shrub
Where this word comes from

From Anglo-Norman vigrus, from Old French vigoros (French vigoureux), from Medieval Latin vigorosus, from Latin vigor. Doublet of vigoroso.

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