διψ-άς,άδος, used as fem. of
A.
δίψιος, βοτάναι
Euph. 141
; χῶραι
J. BJ 3.3.4
, cf. Opp. C. 4.322 , etc.
II. Subst.,venomous serpent, whose bite caused intense thirst,
Nic. Th. 334 , Ael.
NA 6.51 ; δ. ἔχιδνα
AP 7.172
(Antip. Sid.), IG 4.620.4 (Argos).
2. δ. ἄκανθαa desertthorn, Acacia tortilis,
Thphr. HP 4.7.1 .