Etymology

ergot

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Today it means: Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses. Full definition →

French ergot
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  1. French · borrowed fromergot
  2. French · borrowed fromergot
  3. English todayergot

Borrowed from French ergot.

Words from the same roots

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