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Definition of Amphibious
1. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia.
2. Adjective. Operating or living on land and in water. "Frogs are amphibious animals"
Definition of Amphibious
1. a. Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants.
Definition of Amphibious
1. Adjective. Capable of functioning on land or in water. ¹
2. Adjective. Occurring on both land and water. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Amphibious
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Amphibious
1. 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) Origin: Gr. Living a double life, i. E, both on land in water; + life. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)