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Ergot
Meaning
Noun
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In Fungi & Parasites:
Any
fungus
in the
genus
Claviceps which are
parasitic
on grasses.
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In Fungi:
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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Origin
ergot
English
ergot
French
argot
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
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Sclerotia
Jimsonweed
Arsenic
Botulism
Fungus
Aspergillus
Strychnine
Alkaloid
Cyanide
Quinine
Penicillium
Jimson Weed
Acetic Anhydride
Poison Hemlock
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