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amphibian

UK
/æmˈfɪb.i.ən/
US
/æmˈfɪb.i.ən/
amphibiannoun
amphibians
pl
UK
/æmˈfɪb.i.ən/
US
/æmˈfɪb.i.ən/
Translations
The pond was teeming with amphibians, including several species of frogs and salamanders.
L’étang regorgeait d’amphibiens, dont plusieurs espèces de grenouilles et de salamandres.
Additional translations
amphibieEn parlant d’un véhicule.
Definitions
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. They are distinguished by having an aquatic gill-breathing larval stage followed (typically) by a terrestrial lung-breathing adult stage.
The pond was teeming with amphibians, including several species of frogs and salamanders.
A vehicle that can operate both on land and in water.
The military used an amphibian to transport troops across the river.
Synonyms
frog
toad
salamander
newt
caecilian
amphibianadjective
more amphibian
Comp.
most amphibian
Super.
UK
/æmˈfɪb.i.ən/
US
/æmˈfɪb.i.ən/
Translations
amphibienEn biologie.
Scientists are researching amphibian embryos to understand how these animals develop both gills and lungs.
Les scientifiques étudient des embryons amphibien pour comprendre comment ces animaux développent à la fois des branchies et des poumons.
Additional translations
amphibieSurtout pour un véhicule, un mode de transport ou un fonctionnement sur terre et dans l’eau.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of amphibians, which are cold-blooded vertebrates that can live both in water and on land.
Scientists are researching amphibian embryos to understand how these animals develop both gills and lungs.
Having or combining two distinct qualities or functions, especially able to operate or exist in both land and water environments.
The city encourages an amphibian lifestyle, blending on-road cycling with river travel.
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