"amazon" in the noun sense
1. amazon, virago
a large strong and aggressive woman
2. Amazon
Greek mythology) one of a nation of women warriors of Scythia (who burned off the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively)
3. Amazon, Amazon River
a major South American river arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the South Atlantic the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles)
4. amazon
mainly green tropical American parrots
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