a. Ornith. [f. TANTAL-US 3 + -INE1.] 1. Of or pertaining to the Tantalinæ or wood storks, a sub-family of the Ciconiidæ or stork family, typified by the genus TANTALUS.
2. = TANTALEAN.
1808. The Twelve, III. 24.
| For tho’ around we mark the burning lip | |
| Of vice tantaline, thou the stream mayst sip. |
