amazon

English

/ˈæ.mə.zən/, /ˈæ.məˌzɑ.ːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A tall, strong, athletic woman.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek Ἀμαζών (Amazon i, Amazon).

Origin

Ancient Greek

Ἀμαζών

Gloss

Amazon i, Amazon

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