1660s, from Late Latin virulentia, from Latin virulentus "full of poison" (see virulent). Related: Virulency (1610s).
the virulence of the plague
the virulence of the malicious old man
virtually
virtue
virtuosity
virtuoso
virtuous
virulence
virulent
virus
visa
visage
vis-a-vis
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