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Webster 1913 Edition
Amphibious
Am-phib′i-ous
,Adj.
[Gr.
ἀμφίβιοσ
living a double life, i. e., both on land in water; ἀμφί
+ βίοσ
life.] 1.
Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants.
2.
Pertaining to, adapted for, or connected with, both land and water.
The
amphibious
character of the Greeks was already determined: they were to be lords of land and sea. Hare.
3.
Of a mixed nature; partaking of two natures.
Not in free and common socage, but in this
amphibious
subordinate class of villein socage. Blackstone.
Webster 1828 Edition
Amphibious
AMPHIB'IOUS
,Adj.
1.
Having the power of living in two elements, air and water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and the like.2.
Of a mixed nature; partaking of two natures; as, an amphibious breed.