scop inæ

pl. [Mod. Lat. scop ( us ); Lat. fem pl. adj. suff. -inæ.] Ornith.: A sub-family of Ciconiide, with two genera, Scopus and Balæniceps. scō-pi-pěd, a. [Lat. scopa =a brush, and pes (gen it. ped is ) =a foot.] [SCOPULIPEDE.] sco-po-11-ą, subst. [Named after John Anthony Scopoli, a botanical author.] Botany : A genus of Solanaceae. The leaves of Scopolia lurid a , a Him a lay an plant, when bruised, emít a flavor like that of tobacco, and a decoction of them produces dilatation of the pupil of the eye. scō-poph-or-ŭs, s. [Lat. scopa =a broom, and 2. Ornith.: The Avocet (q. v.). scoôt, v . i . [Prob. a variant of scout (q. v.).] To Gr. phoros bearing.] run hastily; to scamper away. scō-pär-I-a, subst. [Lat. scoparius =a sweeper; scope =twigs, shoots, a broom.] Bot.: A genus of Sibthorpese. Branching shrubs or herbs from South America. An infusion of Sco paria dulcis is given by the Indians of Spanish America for ague. scō-pa-rin, subst. [Mod. Lat. scopar ( ium ); -in ( Chem.).] Chem.: C21H22O10. The substance constituting the diuretic principle of Spartium scoparium . Obtained as a jelly on concentrating a decoction of the plant, and purified by di olving in boiling water, and again allowing it to solidify. On drying in a vacuum, it forms a pale yellow, brittle ma , without taste or smell. It di olves freely in hot water and alcohol, also in ammonia and the fixed alkalies. scope, *skõpe, s . [Lat. scop us ; Gr. skopos =a watcher, a spy, a mark to shoot at; skeptomai =to see, to observe; Ital. scopo a mark or butt to shoot at, scope, purpose, intent.] *1. A butt or mark shot at "Shooting wide, do mi the marked scope." Spenser: Shepherd's Calendar, November. 2. The end or object to which the mind directs its view; the object or end aimed at; that which forms a person's aim; the ultimate design, aim, purpose, or intention. "While pa ion turns aside from its due scope." Cowper: Hope, 113. 3. Free or wide outlook or aim; amplitude of in tellectual observation, range, or view. 4. Room for free or wide outlook; field or space for free observation or action; free play; vent. 5. A liberty; a license enjoyed. "'Twas my fault to give the people scope." Shakesp.: Measure for Measure, 1. 3. *6. An act of riot or license; exce , sally. "As surfeit is the father of much fast, So every scope , by the immoderate use, Turns to restraint." Shakesp.: Measure for Measure, i. 2. IMG:content-1041.png:[blocks in formation] "More scope full regions." Sylvester: Sonnet to Master R. N.