amazon

Definition

• n. a large strong and aggressive woman
• n. (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)
• n. a major South American river; arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles)

Word forms

Plural

amazons

Example sentences

1. n.

   The Amazon is the largest river in the world by discharge volume of water.

2. n.

   In some cases, an amazon may choose to undergo surgery for various reasons.