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

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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 8 Dec. 2022.

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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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