amazons

noun

mainly green tropical American parrots

a major South American river

(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)

a large strong and aggressive woman

Roots

amazonamazon- · Greek · warrior woman

Words related to amazons

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