toga virilis

[ toh-guh vi-rahy-lis, -ree-; Latin taw-gah wi-ree-lis ]
/ ˈtoʊ gə vɪˈraɪ lɪs, -ˈri-; Latin ˈtɔ gɑ wɪˈri lɪs /

noun, plural to·gae vi·ri·les [toh-jee vi-rahy-leez, -ree-; Latin taw-gahy wi-ree-les] /ˈtoʊ dʒi vɪˈraɪ liz, -ˈri-; Latin ˈtɔ gaɪ wɪˈri lɛs/.

the white toga assumed by boys in ancient Rome at the end of their 14th year.

Origin of toga virilis

1590–1600; < Latin toga virīlis; see toga, virile

Words nearby toga virilis

British Dictionary definitions for toga virilis

toga virilis
/ (vɪˈraɪlɪs) /

noun

(in ancient Rome) the toga assumed by a youth at the age of 14 as a symbol of manhood and citizenship

Word Origin for toga virilis

Latin, literally: manly (i.e., man's) toga