amphibian (3) | (noun) - both + life. = An amphibious animal such as frogs, toads, or salamanders; something between a fish and a reptile and having gilled aquatic larvae and air-breathing adults. An airplane that can take off from and land on either land or water. A ship or other vehicle which can operate on land and water. |
amphibious (3) | (adj.) - both + life. = The adjective form of the above, an animal capable of living in water or on land. Also, military vehicles or forces able to operate on the land, in the sea and in the air. Amphibiously is the adverb form.
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amphiphilic (5) | (adj.) - both + love. = A compound, such as a surfactant, consisting of water-soluble molecules attached to a water-insoluble hydrocarbon chain. Amphiphile is the noun form. |
amphipod (5) | (noun, adj.) - both + foot. = One of the small shelled beach organisms, such as the beach flea, with a compressed body. |
amphitheater (3) | (noun) - both + theater. = A type of open air theater used for contests and plays in ancient Greece and Rome. A large auditorium or room from which doctors and students may observe surgical operations. |
amphora (5) | (noun) - both + bearer. = An ancient Greek jar or vase with a large oval body, thin round neck, and two handles on the side. |