SANTONIN

arug, consisting of yellowish flat prisms, obtained from ‘the unexpanded flowers of the plant <Artemisia maritima; used medicinally to kill parasitic round-worm (Ascaris lumbricoides), being administered on an empty stomach and followed by a purgative. one of Sporades Islands (Greek), Agean Sea; of volcanic formation; frequently suffers from earthquakes; shores outlined by precipitous rocks; chief town, Thera; has prehistoric remains and some ruined Gk. temples; produces wine; water very scarce. Pop. 20,000. on Santos Bay; seaport, state of Sao Paulo, Brazil; exports coffee. Pop. 85,000.