AMPHIBIOUS
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Am*phib"i*ous (&unr_;), a. [Gr. 'amfi`bios living a double life, i. e., both on land in water; 'amfi` + bi`os life.] 1. Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants.
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2. Pertaining to, adapted for, or connected with, both land and water.
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The amphibious character of the Greeks was already determined: they were to be lords of land and sea.
Hare.
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3. Of a mixed nature; partaking of two natures.
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Not in free and common socage, but in this amphibious subordinate class of villein socage.
Blackstone.
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