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Webster 1913 Edition


Amphibious

Am-phib′i-ous

,
Adj.
[Gr.
ἀμφίβιοσ
living a double life, i. e., both on land in water;
ἀμφί
+
βίοσ
life.]
1.
Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants.
2.
Pertaining to, adapted for, or connected with, both land and water.
The
amphibious
character of the Greeks was already determined: they were to be lords of land and sea.
Hare.
3.
Of a mixed nature; partaking of two natures.
Not in free and common socage, but in this
amphibious
subordinate class of villein socage.
Blackstone.

Webster 1828 Edition


Amphibious

AMPHIB'IOUS

,
Adj.
[See Amphibial.]
1.
Having the power of living in two elements, air and water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and the like.
2.
Of a mixed nature; partaking of two natures; as, an amphibious breed.

Definition 2024


amphibious

amphibious

English

Adjective

amphibious

  1. Capable of functioning on land or in water.
  2. Occurring on both land and water.
    amphibious attack

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