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ergot.

Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈəːɡət/Received-Pronunciation/ˈəːɡɒt//ˈəɹɡət/General-American[ˈɚɡɪʔt̚]
  1. Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.

    countable · uncountable
  2. 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.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The wart-like growth of skin that covers the metacarpal pad on a horse or similar animal.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French ergot.

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