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Am·a·zon
 Amazon
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
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When we talk about "the Amazon," we are talking about the Amazon River in South America, or the land region around the Amazon River. The Amazon is one of the longest rivers in the world. It flows across the upper part of South America. The region around the Amazon River is mainly rainforest, but parts of it have been cleared for raising cattle or farming.
Piranhas are native to the waters of the Amazon.The Amazon is home to millions of species of plants and animals. |
| derivation: |
Amazonian (adj.) |
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