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amphibious

amp·hi·bious

UK/amˈfɪbɪjəs/ US/æmˈfɪbi.əs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia

Synonyms
2.

operating or living on land and in water

  • “amphibious vehicles”
  • “amphibious operations”
  • “amphibious troops”
  • “frogs are amphibious animals”

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιος (amphíbios), from ἀμφί (amphí) + βίος (bíos, “life”).

Phrases

  • amphibious assault ship
  • amphibious car

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