AMAZONIAN

Etymology

Adjective

amazonian (comparative more amazonian, superlative most amazonian)

Having characteristics of the mythical Amazons; aggressive and warlike.

(of a woman) Tall, strong and athletic.

Etymology

Adjective

Amazonian (comparative more Amazonian, superlative most Amazonian)

Of or relating to the Amazons; aggressive and warlike.

Having to do with the Amazon River in South America, and its surrounding region.

Of or relating to the most recent Martian geological time period.

(of a woman) Very tall, strong and athletic.

Proper noun

Amazonian

The Amazonian geological period.

Noun

Amazonian (plural Amazonians)

An Amazon.

(informal) An employee of Amazon.com, Inc..

Hyponym: Amabot

Source: Wiktionary


Am`a*zo"ni*an, a.

1. Pertaining to or resembling an Amazon; of masculine manners; warlike. Shak.

2. Of or pertaining to the river Amazon in South America, or to its valley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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