- triphibian
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triphibian
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triphibian — [trī fib′ē ən] adj. [ TRI + (AM)PHIBIAN] 1. that can function, operate, or carry on warfare on land, at sea, or in the air ☆ 2. designating an aircraft that can take off from, or land on, water, land, or snow and ice: also triphibious … English World dictionary
triphibian — I. (ˈ)trī|fibēən noun ( s) Etymology: tri + phibian (as in amphibian, n.) 1. : a person and especially a military commander who is triphibian 2. : a triphibian airplane II. adjective Etymology: tri + phibian … Useful english dictionary
triphibian — /truy fib ee euhn/, Mil. adj. 1. skilled in combat equally on land, sea, and in the air. 2. (of an aircraft) equipped to take off from land, water, snow, or ice. 3. triphibious. n. 4. a person who is triphibian. 5. a triphibian airplane. [1940… … Universalium
triphibian — a. equipped to operate from land or water and in the air; triphibous. ♦ triphibious, a. involving land, sea and air forces … Dictionary of difficult words
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