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Meaning of amphibious in English
Pronunciation
/æmˈfɪbiəs/
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Qualitative Adjective
amphibious
Etymology
mid 17th century: from modern Latin amphibium, from Greek amphibion (see amphibian) + -ous
Definitions
1.
relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
2.
operating or living on land and in water
Examples
« amphibious vehicles »
« amphibious operations »
« amphibious troops »
« frogs are amphibious animals »
Synonyms
amphibiotic
semiaquatic
Antonyms
aquatic
terrestrial
land(a)