From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Animalsamphibiousam‧phib‧i‧ous /æmˈfɪbiəs/ adjective1HBAable to live both on land and in wateramphibious creatures2 →amphibious vehicle3 →amphibious operation/force/assaultExamples from the Corpusamphibious• Most species of frogs are amphibious.• The effectiveness of rapidamphibious and air-transported intervention as a deterrent to predator states had been clearly demonstrated.• The case for the Navy's amphibiouscapability was being made by events.• Two other such jointexercises, involving marine and amphibious forces, were already scheduled to start on Aug. 3.• At best the amphibiousraiders might have panoramic shots from aerialreconnaissance, or be given a flight over the targetbeach.• Dinosaurs were probably the first ancestors of amphibiousreptiles and fish.• Just before deploying aboard the amphibious ship Essex in October 1996, Smith and the woman went to Tijuana and got married.• Hundreds of sailors and Marines yesterdayloaded supplies and equipment aboard the amphibious ships.• On Saturday morning, dozens of amphibiousvehicles and air-cushion landing craftferried men and tanks on to military-designated Red Beach.Originamphibious(1600-1700)Greekamphibios"living a double life", from amphi-"round, on both sides, both" + bios"way of life"