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Originally Posted by jimbuna
I've plumpt for the British Empire....at one time the sun never set on it. and IMO it was the largest ever in it's heydey  |
Just being large doesn't necessarily qualify I think.
vir·u·lent
Function:
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin
virulentus, from
virus poison
1 a : marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course <a
virulent infection>
b : able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms
: markedly pathogenic <
virulent bacteria>
2 : extremely poisonous or venomous
3 : full of malice
: MALIGNANT <
virulent racists>
4 : objectionably harsh or strong <
virulent criticism>