AMPHIBIAN - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
Categories: Motor vehicle, Automotive vehicle
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
an airplane designed to take off and land on water
Categories: Airplane, Aeroplane, Plane
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form
Categories: Vertebrate, Craniate
Synonyms
Amphibious vehicle, Amphibious aircraft, Amphibian, Amphibious
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "amphibian" comes from Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιον.
🧩 Fun Fact
Greek traders spread their vocabulary across the Mediterranean, influencing dozens of languages.