Meaning
Amazon, horsewoman
- A female horseback rider; skilled equestrienne.
- A mythical female warrior, or a tall, strong woman.
In a sentence
La giovane amazzone ha vinto la gara di equitazione.
The young horsewoman won the equestrian competition.
Nei racconti mitologici le amazzoni combattevano valorosamente.
In mythological tales, the Amazons fought bravely.
Ha imparato a cavalcare all'amazzone fin da bambina.
She learned to ride side-saddle since she was a child.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| amazzone | feminine · singular |
| amazzoni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often capitalized (Amazzone) when referring to the mythological race of warriors.
- Also designates a traditional side-saddle riding habit (montare all'amazzone).