† sputaniaObs. Also -anta. (See quots.) 1588–1617Greene Alcida C, He became halfe lunaticke, as if hee had eaten of the seed of sputanta, that troubleth the braine with giddinesse.Ibid. G iv, Shee seemed to haue eaten of the herbe Sputania, which shutteth vp the stomake for a long season.