Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for AM-PHIB'I-OUS
AM-PHIB-I-OL'OGYAM-PHIB'I-OUS-NESS
AM-PHIB'I-OUS, a. [See Amphibial.]
- Having the poorer of living in two elements, air and water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and the like.
- Of a mixed nature; partaking of two natures; as, an amphibious breed.
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