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amphibolous

adjective
am·​phib·​o·​lous | \(ˈ)am¦fibələs\

Definition of amphibolous 

: capable of two meanings specifically : manifesting amphibology

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First Known Use of amphibolous

1608, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for amphibolous

Late Latin amphibolus, from Greek amphibolos

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