noun Download 🔗Share Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses. Examples : "The farmer worried about ergot infecting his rye crop, as the fungus can be harmful to both animals and humans. " organism plant biology agriculture medicine disease nature science food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The farmer was worried when he found ergot in his rye field, as eating it could make people sick. " organism plant agriculture disease medicine biology science food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading