ergot
English
/ˈɜːɡət/
noun
Definitions
- Any fungus in the genus Claviceps (Claviceps) which are parasitic on grasses.
- The sclerotium (wintering stage) of certain fungi in the genus Claviceps (Claviceps), appearing as a deformed grain in certain cereals and grasses infected by the fungi.
Etymology
Borrowed from French ergot.
Origin
French
ergot
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- amine English
- di- English
- dihydroergotamine English
- ergotamine English
- ergotic English
- ergotin English
- ergotine English
- ergotism English
- ergotization English
- ergotize English
- ergotoxine English
- hydro- English
- toxin English
- Ergotamin German
- ergot French
- ergoter French
- eargót Irish
- argot Old French