Amphibian - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Amphibian :  adj : relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia [syn: amphibious] (noun)
1: a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water [syn: amphibious vehicle]
2: an airplane designed to take off and land on water [syn: amphibious aircraft]
3: cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form

Based on WordNet 2.0

Amphibian : \Am*phib"i*an\ (-an), a. (Zo["o]l.) Of or pertaining to the Amphibia; as, amphibian reptiles.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Amphibian : \Am*phib"i*an\, n. (Zo["o]l.) One of the Amphibia.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Example Usage of Amphibian

mz_frenchie: #omgfacts The world's largest Amphibian is the giant salamander. It can grow up to 5 ft. in length.
Terisiki: Jst saw Amphibian aka nikita in target.
kendalkenny: @nikitadotcom i dont remember that..well you look like a Amphibian
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