ergot

/ˈɜːɡət/ · noun

Meaning

Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.
The sclerotium (wintering stage) of certain fungi in the genus Claviceps, appearing as a deformed grain in certain cereals and grasses infected by the fungi.

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Related words

claviceps purpurea(English)alkaloids(English)confortable(English)clavicipitoid(English)ustilago(English)cordyceps(English)cryptococcus(English)blastoclad(English)ergotism(English)alkaloid(English)honeydew(English)indole(English)

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Sources

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