Defn: A genus of trees found in the East Indies, some species of which produce a fragrant resin, other species wood oil. The fruit has two long wings.
DIPTEROUS
Dip"ter*ous, a.
1. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having two wings, as certain insects; belonging to the order
Diptera.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: Having two wings; two-winged.
DIPTERYGIAN
Dip`ter*yg"i*an, a. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having two dorsal fins; — said of certain fishes.
DIPTOTE
Dip"tote, n. Etym: [Gr. diptote.] (Gram.)
Defn: A noun which has only two cases. Andrews.