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Vinony

vigorous

adjective

  1. strong and active
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ / /ˈvaɪɡɹəs/

adj

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

  1. Physically strong and active.

    “a vigorous scrub”

    “a vigorous search”

  2. Mentally strong and active.
  3. Rapid of growth.

    “a vigorous shrub”