Mutterkorn
dasNounergot (fungus on rye)
English translations
- 01
ergot
Word details
- German meaning
- Mutterkorn ist ein Pilz, der Getreide befällt und giftige Alkaloide produziert.
- English meaning
- Ergot is a fungus that infects grains and produces toxic alkaloids.
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Der Verzehr von Mutterkorn kann zu schweren gesundheitlichen Problemen führen.
- English example
- Consumption of ergot can lead to severe health problems.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Mutterkorn
- Plural Form
- die Mutterkorne
Example sentences with “Mutterkorn”
Das Mutterkorn ist ein gefährlicher Pilz auf Getreide. (Ergot is a dangerous fungus on grain.)
Frequently asked questions
What is 'Mutterkorn'?
It is a fungus (Claviceps purpurea) that grows on rye and other grains, known for its toxic effects.