ΔΙΨΑΔΕΣ, διψαδες
DIPSADES, dipsades
Sounds Like: dip-SAH-des
Translations: thirsty ones, thirsty snakes, thirsty
From the root: ΔΙΨΑΔ
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Explanation: This word is a plural form, likely referring to 'thirsty ones' or 'thirsty snakes'. It can function as a noun meaning 'thirsty snakes' or as an adjective meaning 'thirsty' when describing a group of things. In ancient Greek literature, 'dipsas' often referred to a mythical snake whose bite caused intense thirst.
Inflection: Plural, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Three — 3:15
From the same root
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