Defn: A compound of a binary type containing two cyanogen groups or radicals; — called also bicyanide.
DICYEMATA
Di`cy*e"ma*ta, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An order of worms parasitic in cephalopods. They are remarkable for the extreme simplicity of their structure. The embryo exists in two forms.
DICYEMID
Di`cy*e"mid, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Like or belonging to the Dicyemata.
— n.
Defn: One of the Dicyemata.
DICYNODONT
Di*cyn"o*dont, n. Etym: [Gr. (Paleon.)
Defn: One of a group of extinct reptiles having the jaws armed with a horny beak, as in turtles, and in the genus Dicynodon, supporting also a pair of powerful tusks. Their remains are found in triassic strata of South Africa and India.
DID
Did, imp.
Defn: of Do.