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am·phib·i·ous
\(ˈ)am|fibēəs, -aam-\ adjective
Etymology: Greek amphibios leading a double life, amphibious, from amphi- + bios life — more at quick
1. : able to live both on land and in water
< frogs, crocodiles and beavers are amphibious >
< amphibious plants >
2.
a. : belonging to, adapted for, or consisting of both land and water
< the amphibious character of an island people >
< amphibious activities in a lakeside village >
< an amphibious swampy country >
b.
(1) : executed by coordinated action of land, sea, and air forces organized for invasion from the sea, usually employing warships, assault boats, landing barges, assault troops, aircraft carriers, and covering aircraft
(2) : trained or organized for participation in such action
< skill in amphibious warfare >
< an amphibious corps >
3. : having or combining two lives, positions, or qualities
< an amphibious existence, both mental and physical >
• am·phib·i·ous·ly adverb
• am·phib·i·ous·ness noun -es |