noun🔗ShareAny fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses."The farmer worried about ergot infecting his rye crop, as the fungus can be harmful to both animals and humans. "organismplantbiologyagriculturemedicinediseasenaturesciencefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe sclerotium (wintering stage) of certain fungi in the genus Claviceps, appearing as a deformed grain in certain cereals and grasses infected by the fungi."The farmer was worried when he found ergot in his rye field, as eating it could make people sick. "organismplantagriculturediseasemedicinebiologysciencefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
