noun🔗Share맥각Any 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. "농부는 맥각이 호밀 작물을 감염시킬까 걱정했는데, 그 곰팡이가 동물과 인간 모두에게 해로울 수 있기 때문이다.organismplantbiologyagriculturemedicinediseasenaturesciencefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share맥각The 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. "농부는 호밀밭에서 맥각을 발견하고 걱정했는데, 그것을 먹으면 사람들이 아플 수 있기 때문이다.organismplantagriculturediseasemedicinebiologysciencefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
