amphibian

Meanings

Plural: amphibians

Noun

a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
an airplane designed to take off and land on water
cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form
An animal of the Amphibia; any vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.
A vehicle which can operate on both land and water.

Adjective

relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia

Adj

Of or relating to the class Amphibia.
Capable of operating on both land and water; amphibious.
Having two natures.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιον (amphíbion), from ἀμφίς (amphís, “of both kinds”) + βίος (bíos, “life”).

Synonyms

amphibian, amphibious, amphibious aircraft, amphibious vehicle, amphibium

Scrabble Score: 18

amphibian is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
amphibian is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 21

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