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amphibian
/æmˈfɪbɪən/
adj 3noun 2
Collocations
4ADJ.
animal, invasive, many
VERB + AMPHIBIAN
cycle
AMPHIBIAN + NOUN
anything, species, stowaways
PREP.
in
Definitions
adj
1
Of or relating to the class Amphibia.
2
Capable of operating on both land and water; amphibious.
3
Having two natures.
noun
1
An animal of the Amphibia; any vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.
2
A vehicle which can operate on both land and water.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphib
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The life cycle of an amphibian consists of three stages: egg, larva and adult.
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It's an amphibian.
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A scaly is like a furry whose "fursona" is a reptile or amphibian.
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A scalie is like a furry whose "fursona" is a reptile or amphibian.
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Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water immediately after touching a reptile or amphibian, or anything in the area where they live and roam.
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Humans spread many of the more than 340 invasive reptile and amphibian species — as stowaways in cargo or through the exotic pet trade, for instance.
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