noun🔗ShareErgotAny 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. "L'agriculteur s'inquiétait de l'ergot infectant sa récolte de seigle, car ce champignon peut être nocif pour les animaux et les humains.organismplantbiologyagriculturemedicinediseasenaturesciencefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErgotThe 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. "L'agriculteur était inquiet lorsqu'il a trouvé de l'ergot dans son champ de seigle, car en manger pouvait rendre les gens malades.organismplantagriculturediseasemedicinebiologysciencefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
