Added 10 October 2026
amphibious
/æmˈfɪbi.əs/ adjective
In Latin: amphibius Wiktionary
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Capable of functioning on land or in water.
an amphibious vehicle
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Occurring on both land and water.
an amphibious attack
- Ambidextrous.
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιος (amphíbios), from ἀμφί (amphí) + βίος (bíos, “life”).
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