amphibious

The definition of amphibious is something that can survive or be used both on land and in water.

(adjective)

A toad is an example of an amphibious animal.

See amphibious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can live both on land and in water
that can operate or travel on both land and water
designating, of, or for a military operation involving the landing of assault troops on a shore from seaborne transports
having two natures or qualities; of a mixed nature

Origin: Gr amphibios, living a double life < amphi-, amphi- + bios, life: see bio-

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See amphibious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Biology Living or able to live both on land and in water.
Able to operate both on land and in water: amphibious tanks.
Relating to or organized for a military landing by means of combined naval and land forces.
Of a mixed or twofold nature.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin amphibius

Origin: , from Greek amphibios; see amphibian

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