Defn: Partaking of the nature of two bodies; producing two substances. Wright.
DIPLOGRAPH
Dip"lo*graph, n. [Gr. double + -graph.]
Defn: An instrument used for double writing, as one for producing embossed writing for the blind and ordinary writing at the same time. — Dip`lo*graph"ic*al (#), a. — Dip*log"ra*phy (#), n.
DIPLOIC
Di*plo"ic, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the diploë.
DIPLOID
Dip"loid, n. Etym: [Gr. -oid.] (Crystallog.)
Defn: A solid bounded by twenty-four similar quadrilateral faces. It is a hemihedral form of the hexoctahedron.
DIPLOMA
Di*plo"ma, n.; pl. Diplomas. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. Double.]
Defn: A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a literary society or educational institution.
DIPLOMACY Di*plo"ma*cy, n. Etym: [F. diplomatie. This word, like supremacy, retains the accent of its original. See Diploma.]