amphibious | ||
1. | [ adjective ] relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia | |
Synonyms: | amphibian | |
Related terms: | Amphibia Amphibia | |
2. | [ adjective ] (military) relating to military forces prepared for operations launched from the sea against an enemy shore | |
Examples: | "amphibious troops" |
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Related terms: | Marine_Corps | |
3. | [ adjective ] operating or living on land and in water | |
Examples: | "amphibious vehicles" "amphibious operations" "amphibious troops" "frogs are amphibious animals" |
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Related terms: | aquatic terrestrial amphibiotic | |
Similar spelling: |
amphibiotic Amphibia amphibian Amphibolips amphipod amphiprostyle Amphipoda amphiboly amphibole Amphiprion amphibrach |