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amphibious
amphibious definition
am·phibi·ous (am fib′ē əs)
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
Etymology: Gr amphibios, living a double life < amphi-, amphi- + bios, life: see bio-
Related Forms:
- amphibiously am·phib′i·ously adverb
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