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Ergot

/ˈɜːɡət/

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

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noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 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.

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