amphibious

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of or relating to a type of animal that lives both on land and in water:

amphibious animals

relating to vehicles that operate both on land and in water:

amphibious vehicles/aircraft

an amphibious landing/attack (= from the sea onto the land)

able to live on land and in water:

amphibious creatures

Amphibious also means able to operate on land and in water:

We toured the harbor in an amphibious bus.