Defn: See Vermilion. [R.]
VIROLE
Vi*role", n. Etym: [F., a ferrule. See Ferrule.] (Her.)
Defn: A ring surrounding a bugle or hunting horn.
VIROLED
Vi*roled", a. (Her.)
Defn: Furnished with a virole or viroles; — said of a horn or a bugle when the rings are of different tincture from the rest of the horn.
VIROSE
Vi*rose", a. Etym: [L. virosus. See Virus.]
Defn: Having a nauseous odor; fetid; poisonous. [R.]
VIRTU
Vir*tu", n. Etym: [It. virtù virtue, excellence, from L. virtus. See
Virtue.]
Defn: A love of the fine arts; a taste for curiosities. J. Spence. An article, or piece, of virtu, an object of art or antiquity; a curiosity, such as those found in museums or private collections. I had thoughts, in my chambers to place it in view, To be shown to my friends as a piece of virtù. Goldsmith.
VIRTUAL
Vir"tu*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. virtuel. See Virtue.]