Amazon

Definition of Amazon

Am´a`zon

n.

1.

One of a fabulous race of female warriors in Scythia; hence, a female warrior.

2.

A tall, strong, masculine woman; a virago.

3.

(Zool.) A name numerous species of South American parrots of the genus Chrysotis

Amazon ant
(Zool.) a species of ant (Polyergus rufescens), of Europe and America. They seize by conquest the larvæ and nymphs of other species and make slaves of them in their own nests.

Related Words

Xanthippe, androgyne, butch, colossus, dyke, fishwife, giant, harpy, hoyden, lesbian, ogress, romp, scold, shrew, termagant, titan, tomboy, virago, vixen

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