virility

Noun
Synonyms: manfulnessmanliness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation
  2. the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult maleSynonyms: manfulnessmanliness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Virility \Vi*ril"i*ty\, n. [L. virilitas: cf. F. virilit['e].] The quality or state of being virile; developed manhood; manliness; specif., the power of procreation; as, exhaustion. "Virility of visage." --Holland. [1913 Webster]
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