amphibian
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Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιον (amphíbion), from ἀμφί (amphí, “of both kinds”) + βίος (bíos, “life”)
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
amphibian (comparative more amphibian, superlative most amphibian)
- Of or relating to the class Amphibia.
- Capable of operating on both land and water amphibious.
- (obsolete) Having two natures.
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Translations[edit]
of or relating to the class Amphibia
Noun[edit]
amphibian (plural amphibians)
- An animal of the Amphibia; any four-legged vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.
- A vehicle which can operate on land and water. See Wikipedia article on "Amphibious aircraft"
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Hyponyms[edit]
- Batrachia
- batrachian
- batrachofauna
- Labyrinthodontia (extinct)
- Lepospondyli (extinct)
- Lissamphibia
- Salientia
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Translations[edit]
vertebrate
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vehicle
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