amphib
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/æmˈfɪb/
amphibious vehicle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphib' originates from 'amphibious', specifically the word 'amphibios', where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'bios' meant 'life'.
Historical Evolution
'amphibios' transformed into the English word 'amphibious', and eventually became the colloquial term 'amphib'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'living both on land and in water', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'amphibious vehicle'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colloquial term for an amphibious vehicle, often used in military contexts.
The military deployed several amphibs to cross the river.
Synonyms
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