Amazoness

English

Etymology

From Amazon +‎ -ess, in many cases influenced by Japanese アマゾネス (Amazonesu, “Amazons”), from Ancient Greek Ἀμαζόνες pl (Amazónes).

Noun

Amazoness

  1. (rare, proscribed) An Amazon.

Usage notes

  • Usually considered redundant, as Amazon already specifically refers to a woman.
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