n. (Zool.) One of the Diplopoda. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ Gr. &unr_; double + -poda. ] (Zool.) An order of myriapods having two pairs of legs on each segment; the Chilognatha. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ In crossed or heteronymous diplopia the image seen by the right eye is upon the left hand, and that seen by the left eye is upon the right hand. In homonymous diplopia the image seen by the right eye is on the right side, that by the left eye on the left side. In vertical diplopia one image stands above the other. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
The body plopped up, turning on its side. Kipling. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. Act of plopping; the sound made in plopping. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
v. t.