ˈaməˌzän also -_zən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek Amazōn
1.
a. usually capitalized : one of a race or nation of female warriors usually associated with Scythia or Asia Minor with whom the ancient Greeks of mythology repeatedly warred
b. : a female warrior
c. : a tall strong masculine woman : virago
2. : a member of a species or strain of animals known only as parthenogenetic females
3. : a woolen dress goods in a satin or twill weave with the nap raised and shorn for softness
4. sometimes capitalized
[New Latin Amazona ]
a. : any of numerous parrots of Amazona and related genera of Central and So. America
b. : any of several brilliantly colored hummingbirds
c. : amazon ant