plural of santon

A Muslim holy man. / In France (originally Provence), a small, hand-painted, terracotta figurine of a nativity character.

(chemistry) A salt of santonic acid.

plural of santonate

A hamlet in North Lincolnshire district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref SE9312). / A depopulated village near Santon Downham, in Breckland district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TL8287).

(organic chemistry) An acid, C₁₅H₂₀O₄, distinct from santoninic acid, obtained from santonin.