amphibolous

adjective

am·​phib·​o·​lous

(ˈ)am¦fibələs

: capable of two meanings

specifically : manifesting amphibology

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin amphibolus, from Greek amphibolos

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for amphibolous

• gladiolus
• malleolus
• nucleolus
• bolus
• colas
• polis
• solus
• embolus