ERGOTIC

ergotic

(adjective) relating to or produced by ergot

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

ergotic (not comparable)

Pertaining to, or derived from, ergot.

Source: Wiktionary


Er*got"ic, a.

Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, ergot; as, ergotic acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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