amphibious

One entry found for amphibious.

Main Entry: am·phib·i·ous
Pronunciation: am-'fi-bE-&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek amphibios, literally, living a double life, from amphi- + bios mode of life -- more at QUICK
1 : combining two characteristics
2 a : relating to or adapted for both land and water <amphibious vehicles> b : executed by coordinated action of land, sea, and air forces organized for invasion <an amphibious landing>; also : trained or organized for such action <amphibious forces>
3 : able to live both on land and in water <amphibious plants>
- am·phib·i·ous·ly adverb
- am·phib·i·ous·ness noun