Question 1

What words are synonyms of the French word "ergot de seigle"?

Accepted Answer

<ul><li>sphacélie</li></ul>

Question 2

What is the definition of the French word "ergot de seigle"?

Accepted Answer

A microscopic fungus (Claviceps purpurea) belonging to the class of ascomycetes (Ascomycota) and the subclass of pyrenomycetes, parasitic on cereals, particularly rye and sometimes wheat, forming black sclerotia, which resemble a rooster's spur, hence its name, and which are toxic (ergotism).

Question 3

Where does the French word "ergot de seigle" come from?

Accepted Answer

derives its name from its shape of a black spur on the rye ear.

Question 4

How do you translate "ergot de seigle" into english?

Accepted Answer

ergot fungus

Question 5

What is the translation of "ergot de seigle" into german?

Accepted Answer

Brand

ergot de seigle

Etymology