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Amphibian

Of or pertaining to the Amphibia; as, amphibian reptiles.

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Aeroplane 76% connected

A flying machine, or a small plane for experiments on flying, which floats in the air only when propelled through it.

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Airplane 76% connected

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Plane 76% connected

Any tree of the genus Platanus.

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Vertebrate 76% connected

One of the Vertebrata.

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Batrachian 76% connected

Pertaining to the Batrachia.

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Blindworm 76% connected

A small, burrowing, snakelike, limbless lizard (Anguis fragilis), with minute eyes, popularly believed to be blind; the slowworm; -- formerly a name…

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Caecilian 76% connected

A limbless amphibian belonging to the order Caeciliae or Ophimorpha. See Ophiomorpha.

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Caudate 76% connected

Alt. of Caudated

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Frog 76% connected

An amphibious animal of the genus Rana and related genera, of many species. Frogs swim rapidly, and take long leaps on land. Many of the species utte…

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Labyrinthodont 76% connected

Of or pertaining to the Labyrinthodonta.

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Salamander 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of Urodela, belonging to Salamandra, Amblystoma, Plethodon, and various allied genera, especially those that are more or…

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Toad 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of batrachians belonging to the genus Bufo and allied genera, especially those of the family Bufonidae. Toads are general…

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Urodele 76% connected

One of the Urodela.

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Amphibious 74% connected

Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants.

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Amphibious 74% connected

Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants.

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Pontoon 70% connected

A wooden flat-bottomed boat, a metallic cylinder, or a frame covered with canvas, India rubber, etc., forming a portable float, used in building brid…

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Amphibious 92% connected

Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants.

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