Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Ergot.
Ergot - as a noun
A plant disease caused by the ergot fungus
A fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
claviceps purpureaHypernyms (Closely Related)
fungusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The consumption of contaminated grain can lead to ergot poisoning."
"Ergotism, a condition caused by ergot poisoning, can cause hallucinations and convulsions."
"Ergot alkaloids are compounds derived from the ergot fungus."
"The ergot fungus produces a toxic compound called ergotamine."
"The ergot fungus infects the ovaries of cereal grasses."
Word Game Points
Is ERGOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ergot is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ERGOT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is ERGOT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ergot is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordERGOT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
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Yes, ergot is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordERGOT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
