διψάς

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. ἄκανθα a desert thorn, Acacia tortilis, Thphr. HP 4.7.1.