DIORITE
Di"o*rite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. diorite. See Diorism.] (Min.)
Defn: An igneous, crystalline in structure, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar and hornblende. It includes part of what was called greenstone.
DIORITIC
Di`o*rit"ic, a.
Defn: Containing diorite.
DIORTHOTIC
Di`or*thot"ic, a. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Relating to the correcting or straightening out of something; corrective.
DIOSCOREA Di`os*co"re*a, n. Etym: [NL. Named after Dioscorides the Greek physician.] (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of plants. See Yam.
DIOTA
Di*o"ta, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Rom. Antiq.)
Defn: A vase or drinking cup having two handles or ears.