noun

amphibian

amphibian

Frogs and salamanders are amphibians.

Frogs and salamanders are amphibians.

The vehicle is a true amphibian.

The vehicle is a true amphibian.

a type of animal a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, newts, and salamanders Frogs and salamanders are amphibians.

Synonyms: creature; Antonyms: (none)

From Greek 'amphi' (on both sides) + 'bios' (life), meaning 'living a double life' (on land and in water).

'Amphi-' means 'both', like in 'amphitheater' (seeing from both sides). Amphibians live 'both' lives: in water and on land.

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