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Noun: rye ergot
  1. A toxic fungal growth (sclerotium) that infects rye and other grains
    "Rye ergot was once a serious problem for grain farmers"

Derived forms: rye ergots

Type of: Claviceps purpurea, ergot

Encyclopedia: Rye ergot