amphibious

Definition

Capable of functioning on land or in water.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιος (amphíbios), from ἀμφί (amphí) + βίος (bíos, “life”).

Example Sentences

• "an amphibious vehicle"
• "Most Dutch cities began on a terp or artificial mound to which the prehistoric amphibious folk rushed for refuge when floods rolled in."
• "an amphibious attack"

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