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amphibious definition

am·phibi·ous (am fibē əs)

adjective

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

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

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