Amazonian
adjective
Am·a·zo·nian
ˌa-mə-ˈzō-nē-ən 
-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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Cockatoos and Amazonian parrots are some of the longest-living pet parrots, able to live to age 60 or older with the proper care, according to veterinarians and zoologists.
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Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
The researchers found that 93% of those from the Amazonian region would need a dose lower than the standard one, whereas only 69% of those from the Andean region of Peru would need a dose reduction.
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 13 Aug. 2024
Its easy-to-install kits and high-quality connections have transformed communication in some communities, surpassing even major Amazonian cities in speed.
—Gabriella Sa Pessoa and Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
Popular on Variety Rebecca isn’t alone in her Amazonian refuge.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2024
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Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
The researchers found that 93% of those from the Amazonian region would need a dose lower than the standard one, whereas only 69% of those from the Andean region of Peru would need a dose reduction.
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 13 Aug. 2024
Its easy-to-install kits and high-quality connections have transformed communication in some communities, surpassing even major Amazonian cities in speed.
—Gabriella Sa Pessoa and Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
Popular on Variety Rebecca isn’t alone in her Amazonian refuge.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2024
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Amazonian
adjective
Am·a·zo·nian
ˌam-ə-ˈzō-nē-ən
-ˈzō-nyən
1
: of or resembling an Amazon
2
: of or relating to the Amazon River or its valley
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