amphibian
nounUK /æmˈfɪbiən/
US /æmˈfɪbiən/
An amphibian is an animal that can live in water and on land.
Frogs and salamanders are amphibians that start life in water and later move onto land.
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2. A vehicle that can travel on both land and water.
The army used an amphibian to cross the river and continue on the road.
3. Aircraft that can take off and land on both land and water.
The amphibian plane landed smoothly on the lake.
4. Relating to or adapted for both land and water.
The amphibian nature of the plant lets it thrive in marshes.