adj
amphibious
am-FIH-bee-uhs
adj
1
Able to live, travel, or operate both on land and in water.
"The turtle is an amphibious creature, at home on the beach and in the sea."
"The army launched an amphibious assault on the coastline."
How to Use Amphibious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCapable of working both on land and in water.
Common pairings
amphibious assault
amphibious vehicle
amphibious landing
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Etymology
From Greek amphibios, from amphi- ("both") + bios ("life").