Amazon /amˈə-zon, -zən or formerly a-māˈzon/

1. In Greek mythology, one of a nation of women warriors, located near the Black Sea
2. One of a legendary race of female warriors of S America
3. The great river of S America (Port Amazonas Amazons, perh based on a misunderstood Tupí-Guaraní word amassona, amaçunu tidal bore, connected with records of Amazons living on its banks)
4. A native of the Amazons
5. (the following usu without cap) a female soldier
6. A strong, vigorous or aggressive woman
7. A tropical American green parrot
8. An amazon ant

1. (also Amazōˈnian) of or relating to the River Amazon in S America
2. (also without cap) of, relating to or resembling an Amazon

amˈazonite noun

Amazon-stone

Amaˈzon-like adjective and adverb

amazon ant noun

A European and American ant (genus Polyergus) which enslaves the young of other species

amˈazon-stone noun

A green microcline, said to be given by the Brazilian Amazons to the men who visited them

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