σήψ

A. putrefying sore, Hp. Epid. 3.7, Dsc. 1.58, al.

II. σήψ,ὁ, Arist., Thphr. (v. infr.), Lucan.9.723:—a serpent, the bite of which causes intense thirst, Arist. Mir. 846b11, Thphr. HP 9.11.1 (cj.), etc.; δίψιος Nic. Th. 147; mortification followed, Ael. NA 16.40.

2. a kind of lizard, Nic. Th. 817; also called σαύρα Χαλκιδική, Dsc. 2.65.