noun
ergot
Refers to the fungus Claviceps purpurea that infects rye and other grains, or the sclerotium it forms. Often encountered in medical, pharmacological, or agricultural contexts.
麦角はライ麦などに寄生する菌の一種だ。
Ergot is a type of fungus that parasitizes rye and other grains.
中世ヨーロッパでは、麦角中毒が集団発生することがあった。
In medieval Europe, outbreaks of ergot poisoning sometimes occurred.