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Aquatic

Pertaining to water; growing in water; living in, swimming in, or frequenting the margins of waters; as, aquatic plants and fowls.

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Marine 84% connected

Of or pertaining to the sea; having to do with the ocean, or with navigation or naval affairs; nautical; as, marine productions or bodies; marine she…

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Marine 84% connected

Of or pertaining to the sea; having to do with the ocean, or with navigation or naval affairs; nautical; as, marine productions or bodies; marine she…

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Subaquatic 84% connected

Alt. of Subaqueous

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Subaquatic 84% connected

Alt. of Subaqueous

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Subaqueous 84% connected

Being under water, or beneath the surface of water; adapted for use under water; submarine; as, a subaqueous helmet.

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Subaqueous 84% connected

Being under water, or beneath the surface of water; adapted for use under water; submarine; as, a subaqueous helmet.

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Submerged 84% connected

of Submerge

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Submerged 84% connected

of Submerge

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Submersed 84% connected

Being or growing under water, as the leaves of aquatic plants.

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Submersed 84% connected

Being or growing under water, as the leaves of aquatic plants.

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Flora 76% connected

The goddess of flowers and spring.

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Plant 76% connected

A vegetable; an organized living being, generally without feeling and voluntary motion, and having, when complete, a root, stem, and leaves, though c…

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Amphibious 94% connected

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

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Amphibious 94% connected

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

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Terrestrial 94% connected

Of or pertaining to the earth; existing on the earth; earthly; as, terrestrial animals.

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Terrestrial 94% connected

Of or pertaining to the earth; existing on the earth; earthly; as, terrestrial animals.

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