Amphibia

[am-fib-ee-uh]

noun

1. the class comprising the amphibians.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Amphibia¹

1600–10; < New Latin < Greek amphíbia ( zôia ) (animals) living a double life, neuter plural of amphíbios. See amphibious

Example Sentences

Explore Disney’s “Amphibia” with Matt Braly 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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“Amphibia” creator Matt Braly and friends will discuss the animated show and the upcoming graphic novel continuation.

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“Amphibia” follows a young human girl named Anne Boonchuy, who was somehow transported into this beautiful fantasy world where she befriends a family of frogs: Sprig, Polly and Hop-Pop Plantar.

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When 13-year-old Anne Boonchuy suddenly finds herself in a lush marshland with bioluminescent mushrooms, giant predatory bugs and a town of frog people in the first episode of “Amphibia,” she is immediately mistaken for a beast.

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She also happens to be Thai American, making her one of the very few lead characters of Southeast Asian descent on American TV when “Amphibia” premieres Monday on the Disney Channel.

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