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Added 8 October 2026

vigorous

/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ adjective

In Latin: vegetus, vigrus, strēnuus Wiktionary

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Physically strong and active.
a vigorous scrub
Mentally strong and active.
Rapid of growth.
a vigorous shrub

Origin

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

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