Meaning amphibious
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amphibious1640s, from Latinized form of Greek amphibios "having a double life" (see amphibian). Of motor vehicles, from 1915.
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amphibioustrained or organized to function both on land and in water.
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amphibiousadj. Living both on land and in water.
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amphibious(military) Using forces landed from the sea.
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amphibious[adjective] Having the ability to live both on land and in water. Appears in modules:
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amphibious(adj) operating or living on land and in water(adj) relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
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amphibiousliving or able to live on land and in the water
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amphibiousAble to live both on land and in the water.
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amphibious1. Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants. 2. Pertaining to, adapted for, or connected with, both land and water. "The amphibious character of the Greeks was already determined: they were to be lords of land and sea." (Hare) 3. Of a mixed nature; partaking of two natures. " [..]
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amphibiousPlants adapted to living in water or on land.
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