triphibious

American

[trahy-fib-ee-uhs] / traɪˈfɪb i əs /

adjective

employing or involving land, naval, and air forces in a combined operation.

triphibious British

/ traɪˈfɪbɪəs /

adjective

(esp of military operations) occurring on land, at sea, and in the air

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Etymology

Origin of triphibious

First recorded in 1940–45; tri- + (am)phibious

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Last week in new "triphibious" landing exercises at Camp Lejeune, helicopters shuttled to and from an aircraft carrier in formations of six, and brought in 2,000 troops.

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