ergot

(Englisch)

  1. (countable, uncountable) Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.
  2. (countable, uncountable) 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.
  3. (countable, uncountable) The wart-like growth of skin that covers the metacarpal pad on a horse or similar animal.

Ausgesprochen als (IPA)
/ˈəːɡət/
Etymologie (Englisch)

Borrowed from French ergot.

Mutterkornpilz

Keulenkopf

Hanensporn

Krähenkorn

gehörntes Korn

Afterklaue

purpurbrauner Mutterkornpilz

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