Main Entry:

am·phib·i·ous

Pronunciation:

\am-ˈfi-bē-əs\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Greek amphibios, literally, living a double life, from amphi- + bios mode of life — more at quick

Date:

1643

1: combining two characteristics2 a: relating to or adapted for both land and water <amphibious vehicles> b: executed by coordinated action of land, sea, and air forces organized for invasion <an amphibious landing> ; also : trained or organized for such action <amphibious forces>3: able to live both on land and in water <amphibious plants>

— am·phib·i·ous·ly adverb

— am·phib·i·ous·ness noun