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amphibious
adjective am·phib·i·ous \am-ˈfi-bē-əs\
: able to live both on land and in water
: able to be used both on land and water
: done by soldiers who are brought to land in special boats : carried out by land and sea forces acting together
Full Definition of AMPHIBIOUS
1
: combining two characteristics
2
a : relating to or adapted for both land and water <amphibious vehicles> b : executed by coordinated action of land, sea, and air forces organized for invasion <an amphibious landing>; also : trained or organized for such action <amphibious forces>
3
: able to live both on land and in water <amphibious plants>
— am·phib·i·ous·ly adverb
— am·phib·i·ous·ness noun
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Origin of AMPHIBIOUS
Greek amphibios, literally, living a double life, from amphi- + bios mode of life — more at quick
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amphibious
adjective am·phib·i·ous \am-ˈfi-bē-əs\
Definition of AMPHIBIOUS for Kids
1
: able to live both on land and in water <amphibious animals>
2
: meant to be used on both land and water <amphibious vehicles>
3
: made by land, sea, and air forces acting together <amphibious attack>
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