amphigean

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adjective

Extending over all the zones of the Earth, from the tropics to the poles.

“amphigean species”

First used 19th centuryScrabble 17
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Meanings

adjectiveamphigean (not comparable)

alternative amphigaean

  1. archaicnot comparableExtending over all the zones of the Earth, from the tropics to the poles.First known use 19th century

    amphigean species

Origin

From amphi- + Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) + -an. Compare hypogean and epigean.

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APA

amphigean. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/amphigean

MLA

“amphigean.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/amphigean. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “amphigean,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/amphigean.

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