ergotized
/ˈɜrɡəˌtaɪzd/
adjective
- Contaminated with ergot, a fungus that infects grains like rye and can cause poisoning.
- The farmer had to destroy the ergotized rye crop to prevent illness.
- Bread made from ergotized flour can cause hallucinations and other severe symptoms.
- Historically, ergotized grain led to outbreaks of ergotism, known as St. Anthony's fire.
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