amphibious

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
  2. adjective operating or living on land and in water

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιος (amphíbios), from ἀμφί (amphí) + βίος (bíos, “life”).

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Synonyms

amphibian

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