Amazonia

[ am-uh-zoh-nee-uh ]

/ ˌæm əˈzoʊ ni ə /

the region around the Amazon, in N South America.

Example sentences from the Web for amazonia

Mme. Coudreau was in the service of Amazonia, in the capacity of official explorer, from 1899 to 1906.

Woman in Science |John Augustine Zahm
Orellana was very warmly received by armed swift-footed females, which originated the fanciful name Amazonia.

The Every Day Book of History and Chronology |Joel Munsell
The Mundurucus are the most numerous and warlike tribe in Amazonia.

The Andes and the Amazon |James Orton
This land of Amazonia is an island surrounded by the sea, except in two places, where are two entrances.

Early Travels in Palestine |Arculf et al.

The aboriginal of Amazonia, crouching in his canoe, has pierced this water-land of wonders.

Our Young Folks--Vol. I, No. II, February 1865 |Various

Amazonia

/ (æməˈzəʊnɪə) /

the land around the Amazon river