Meaning of amphibious in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /æmˈfɪbiəs/

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  1. 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. 2. operating or living on land and in water

    Examples

    • « amphibious vehicles »
    • « amphibious operations »
    • « amphibious troops »
    • « frogs are amphibious animals »

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