ergot

Nghĩa (Tiếng Anh)

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

smut

Claviceps purpurea

mildew

blight

spur

rye smut

fungus

Phát âm là (IPA)

/ˈəːɡət/

Từ nguyên (Tiếng Anh)

Borrowed from French ergot.