amphibious
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adjective \am-ˈfi-bē-əs\Definition of AMPHIBIOUS
1
: combining two characteristics
2
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
See Origin of AMPHIBIOUS
Greek amphibios, literally, living a double life, from amphi- + bios mode of life — more at quick
First Known Use: 1643
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