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Am·a·zon [ ámmə zòn, ámməzən ] (plural Am·a·zons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Greek mythological woman warrior: in Greek mythology, a member of a group of women warriors who lived in Scythia, an area of present-day Ukraine, or elsewhere at the northern limits of the world. According to one version, they fought in the Trojan war on the side of Troy.

2. strong woman: a notably tall, physically strong, or strong-willed woman

[14th century. Via Latin< Greek Amazōn]

Am·a·zo·ni·an [ àmmə zṓnee ən ] adjective
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