SEMEN-CONTRA

(Lat.), n. f. Sem(sam)"e2n-ko2nt'ra. Fr., s.-c.. semencine [Fr. Cod.]. See SANTONICA. Extrait de s.-c. [Fr. Cod.] (Fr.). See Extractum CINJK. Huile volatile de s.-c. [Fr. Cod.] (Fr.). An oil obtained from santonica by exposure in a metal sieve to an upward current of steam. [B, 95 (a. 38).] SEMIAMPLECTENS (Lat.), SEMI AM PLEX ANS (Lat.), adj's. Se2m(sam)-i2-a2m(a3m)-ple2kt'e2nz(ans), -ple2x'a2nz(asns). Gen., -ent'is, -ant'is. From semi-, half, and amplecti or amplexari, to embrace. 1. Of a leaf, partially clasping the stem, [a, 35.] 2. See OBVOLUTE (3d def.). [s. 471]