Amazon

/'æməzən/
Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large, mainly green tropical American parrot: A type of parrot native to the Americas, known for its intelligence and often vibrant green plumage.
    • A major South American river: The world's second-longest river, originating in the Andes and flowing east across Brazil into the Atlantic Ocean.
    • (Greek mythology) A member of a nation of female warriors: In mythology, a woman belonging to a legendary tribe of warriors said to have lived in Scythia or Asia Minor.
    • A tall, strong, or assertive woman: (Often capitalized) A woman who is physically powerful, domineering, or aggressive in manner.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Parrot):
    • The pet store had a beautiful blue-fronted Amazon for sale.
  • Noun (River):
    • The Amazon basin contains the largest rainforest on Earth.
  • Noun (Mythology):
    • In the myth, Hercules had to obtain the girdle of an Amazon queen.
  • Noun (Tall, strong woman):
    • She was an Amazon of a woman, capable of doing the work of two men.
Advanced Usage
  • "Amazonian" (Adjective): Pertaining to the Amazon river/rainforest, the mythological Amazons, or resembling an Amazon in physical stature or strength.
    • They embarked on an Amazonian expedition.
    • She possessed an Amazonian physique.
Variants and Related Words
  • Amazonia: A term sometimes used to refer to the Amazon rainforest region.
  • Amazonite: A green variety of microcline feldspar, named for its resemblance to the green of the Amazon parrot or river.
Synonyms
  • For the river: Amazon River.
  • For the warrior: woman warrior, warrior woman.
  • For a strong woman: virago, Valkyrie (mythological), powerhouse.
Related Phrases
  • Amazon rainforest/jungle: The vast tropical rainforest that surrounds the Amazon River.
  • Amazon warrior: Directly references the mythological figure.
Related Idioms
  • "An Amazonian figure": An idiom describing a woman of imposing height and strength.
    • The basketball player cut an Amazonian figure on the court.
Noun
  1. mainly green tropical American parrots
  2. a major South American river; arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles)
  3. (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)
  4. a large strong and aggressive woman

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "Amazon"

Từ có nhắc đến "Amazon"