E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Amazo’nia.
In South America, originally called Mar’ann’. The Spaniards first called it Orella’na; but after the women joined their husbands in attacking the invaders, the Spaniards called the people Am’azons and the country Amazo’nia.
n’. The Spaniards first called it Orella’na; but after the women joined their husbands in attacking the invaders, the Spaniards called the people Am’azons and the country Amazo’nia.
