ergot

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɜːɡət/

Noun

ergot

1. Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.
2. 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.

Translations

• French: ergot
• German: Mutterkornpilz
• Portuguese: cravagem
• Russian: спорынья́
• Spanish: cornezuelo, tizón

Translations

• French: ergot
• German: Mutterkorn
• Portuguese: cravagem
• Spanish: cornezuelo, tizón

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