ergot

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Synonyms: ergo, argot, ergat, ergon, ergo-, ercot, egot, erot

Antonyms: ergo, argot, ergat, ergon, ergo-, ercot, egot, erot

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Noun

1. Any [[fungus]] in the genus {{taxfmt|Claviceps|genus}} which are parasitic on [[grass]]es.
2. The [[sclerotium]] (wintering stage) of certain fungi in the genus {{taxfmt|Claviceps|genus}}, appearing as a [[deformed]] grain in certain cereals and grasses [[infected]] by the fungi.
3. The wart-like growth of [[skin]] that [[cover]]s the [[metacarpal]] [[pad]] on a [[horse]] or similar animal.

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