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Am⋅a⋅zo⋅ni⋅an

[am-uh-zoh-nee-uhn]
–adjective
1. (of a woman) characteristic of or like an Amazon; powerful and aggressive; warlike.
2. pertaining to the Amazon River or the country adjacent to it.
–noun
3. a native or inhabitant of the area adjoining the Amazon River.

Origin:
1585–95; Amazon + -ian
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Am·a·zo·ni·an   (ām'ə-zō'nē-ən)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to the Amazon River or to Amazonia.

  2. Characteristic of or resembling an Amazon.

  3. often amazonian Strong and aggressive. Used of women.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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