ERGOT


Meaning of ERGOT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈə:ɡət ]

n. 1 a disease of rye and other cereals caused by the fungus Claviceps purpurea. 2 a this fungus. b the dried spore-containing structures of this, used as a medicine to aid childbirth. [F f. OF argot cock's spur, from the appearance produced]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.