Amphibian synonyms

ăm-fĭb'ē-ən

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amphibious
Occurring on both land and water.
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gametophyte
In plants, the gamete-bearing generation that is haploid and reproduces by eggs and sperms
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crocodilian (related)
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insectivorous (related)
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vertebrate (related)
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echinoderm (related)
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herbivorous (related)
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fish-eating (related)
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caecilian
Any of a group of burrowing amphibians (order Gymnophiona or Apoda) that resemble earthworms or snakes.
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caudate
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frog
The part of a railway switch or turnout where the running-rails cross (from the resemblance to the frog in a horse’s hoof)
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hyla
Obsolete spelling of hyle.
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newt
Any of several small, often brightly colored, aquatic or semiaquatic salamanders of the family Salamandridae of North America and Eurasia that typically breed in water but spend part of their lives on land.
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proteus
Any of various gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Proteus, certain species of which are associated with human enteritis and urinary tract infections.
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salamander
A mythical creature, generally resembling a lizard, believed capable of living in or withstanding fire.
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toad
An amphibian similar to a frog with bigger back legs and more ragged skin.
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amphibious aircraft
an airplane designed to take off and land on water
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serpentile
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toadish
(Obsolete) Like a toad.
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viperlike
Resembling or characteristic of a viper.
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reptilia
Plural form of reptilian (Animals of the class Reptilia)
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dicot
(Botany) A plant whose seedlings have two cotyledons, a dicotyledon.
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floatplane
A seaplane that has floats for landing or taking off from the water
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hoptoad
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monocot
(Botany) Alternative form of monocotyledon.
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sporophyte
The diploid spore-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant that exhibits alternation of generations. It is the dominant stage in vascular plants.
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waterplane
(Nautical) The horizontal cross section of a vessel on a level with the waterline
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reptile (related)
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mammal (related)
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invertebrate (related)
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arthropod (related)
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amphibia (related)
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reptiles (related)
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mollusc (related)
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tetrapod (related)
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amphibious vehicle
a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
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froggy
Froglike.
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lizardlike
Reminding of a lizard.
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reptilelike
Resembling or characteristic of a reptile.
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Amphibian Sentence Examples

  • An amphibian is an animal that can live on land or in water.

  • Use the amphibian potion to dive underwater.

  • The largest living amphibian is the Chinese giant salamander.

  • Use the teleport stick to remove the snake, then grab the amphibian potion and key.

  • Other colored contacts available for purchase include lenses made to appear like the eyes of a reptile or amphibian, ones sporting stitches over the iris, and a pair made to look like jagged teeth.

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