triphibian

1 of 2

noun

tri·​phib·​i·​an

(ˈ)trī¦fibēən

plural -s

1

: a person and especially a military commander who is triphibian

2

: a triphibian airplane

triphibian

2 of 2

adjective

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1

a

: adept at war alike on land, at sea, and in the air

b

: designed for or equipped to operate from land, water, snow, or ice as well as in the air

a triphibian airplane

2

: triphibious sense 1

a triphibian military operation

Word History

Etymology

Noun

tri- + -phibian (as in amphibian, noun)

Adjective

tri- + -phibian (as in amphibian, adjective)

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