Defn: An extinct Quaternary marsupial from Australia, about as large as the hippopotamus; — so named because of its two large front teeth. See Illustration in Appendix.
DIPSAS
Dip"sas, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. A serpent whose bite was fabled to produce intense thirst. Milton.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A genus of harmless colubrine snakes.
DIPSETIC
Dip*set"ic, a. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Tending to produce thirst. Wright.
DIPSEY; DIPSIE; DIPSY
Dip"sey, Dip"sie, Dip"sy, a.
Defn: Deep-sea; as, a dipsey line; a dipsy lead. [Sailor's Cant]
DIPSEY; DIPSIE; DIPSY
Dip"sey, Dip"sie, Dip"sy, n.