"amphibianlike" meaning in English

See amphibianlike in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more amphibianlike [comparative], most amphibianlike [superlative]
Etymology: From amphibian + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|amphibian|like}} amphibian + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} amphibianlike (comparative more amphibianlike, superlative most amphibianlike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of an amphibian.
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