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termagant definition and meaning

n. An imaginary being supposed by the Christians to be a Mohammedan deity or false god. He is represented in the ancient moralities, farces, and puppet shows as extremely vociferous and tumultous.
n. A boisterous, brawling, turbulent person; -- formerly applied to both sexes, now only to women.
a. Tumultuous; turbulent; boisterous; furious; quarrelsome; scolding.

Crossword clues for termagant

- Harpy
- Scolding women
- Shrew