Ergot :: Ergot (n.) A diseased condition of rye and other cereals, in which the grains become black, and often spur-shaped. It is caused by a parasitic fungus, Claviceps purpurea..

Ergot :: Ergot (n.) The mycelium or spawn of this fungus infecting grains of rye and wheat. It is a powerful remedial agent, and also a dangerous poison, and is used as a means of hastening childbirth, and to arrest bleeding..

Ergot :: Ergot (n.) A stub, like soft horn, about the size of a chestnut, situated behind and below the pastern joint..

Ergot :: Ergot (n.) See 2d Calcar, 3 (b)..

Ergotic :: Ergotic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, ergot; as, ergotic acid..

Ergotin :: Ergotin (n.) An extract made from ergot.

Ergotine :: Ergotine () A powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance. It is used to produce contraction of the uterus..

Ergotism :: Ergotism (n.) A logical deduction.

Ergotism :: Ergotism (n.) A diseased condition produced by eating rye affected with the ergot fungus.

Ergotized :: Ergotized (a.) Affected with the ergot fungus; as, ergotized rye..

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