amphibion

noun

am·​phib·​i·​on

-ēˌän

plural -s

: an amphibian aircraft

Word History

Etymology

Greek, amphibious being, from neuter of amphibios leading a double life, amphibious

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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