Amazonian

adjective

Am·​a·​zo·​nian ˌa-mə-ˈzō-nē-ən How to pronounce Amazonian (audio)
-nyən
1
: relating to, resembling, or befitting an Amazon or an amazon
2
: of or relating to the Amazon River or its valley

Examples of Amazonian in a Sentence

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Manatees belong to the order Sirenia, which includes the Amazonian, African and West Indian manatee species. Beth Brady, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025 But in the film, Amazonian jungles are portrayed like a playground, and Hope comes dangerously close to seeming like a pet. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025 And when the actual projects were announced, the Amazonian one was Paradise Lost, a Wonder Woman prequel series that is not yet greenlit. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Derived from Amazonian tree nuts, the omega-fatty-acid-rich ingredient calms and soothes the scalp while promoting blood circulation. Jenny Berg, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Amazonian 

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Amazonian was in 1594

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“Amazonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Amazonian. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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Amazonian

adjective
Am·​a·​zo·​nian ˌam-ə-ˈzō-nē-ən How to pronounce Amazonian (audio)
-ˈzō-nyən
1
: of or resembling an Amazon
2
: of or relating to the Amazon River or its valley
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