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What Does Amphibian Mean?

Adjective

  • Relating to animals that can live both in water and on land.
  • Able to work or move on land and in water.
  • Having two different ways of being or living.

Noun

  • A type of animal that can live both in water and on land, like frogs and salamanders.
  • A special kind of vehicle that can move on land and in water, like some boats and cars.

Amphibian — Full Explanation

Amphibians are animals like frogs and salamanders. They start their life in water and then can live on land when they grow up.

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Amphibian Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
उभयचर

Ubhaychar

सलामैंडर

Salamander

मेंढक

Mendhak

kannada
ಅಂಬಿಫಿಯಾನ್ (Ambiphiyaan)

Ambiphiyaan

ಜಲಜೀವಿ (Jalajeevi)

Jalajeevi

ಮೂಡಲ (Moodala)

Moodala

bengali
অ্যামফিবিয়ান

amphibian

জলজ প্রাণী

joloj prani

মাছের মতো প্রাণী

machher moto prani

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amphibian

What does 'amphibian' mean?
An amphibian is a type of animal that can live both in water and on land. They usually start their life in water and then grow up to live on land.
How do you pronounce 'amphibian'?
You say 'amphibian' like this: am-FIB-ee-an.
What is the origin of the word 'amphibian'?
The word 'amphibian' comes from the Greek words 'amphibios', which means 'living a double life', because these animals can live in two different environments.
What is the meaning of 'amphibian' in Hindi?
The word 'amphibian' in Hindi is 'उभयचर' (Ubhayachar).