semen contra

noun

semen con·​tra
variants or semen cinae
-ˈsī(ˌ)nē
: santonica

Word History

Etymology

semen contra from New Latin, short for Latin semen contra vermes seed against worms; from its vermicidal action; semen cinae from New Latin, literally, santonica seed

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“Semen contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semen%20contra. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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