Definition of ergotism
English to English noun - poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs
source: WordNet 3.0 - A logical deduction.
source: Webster 1913 - A diseased condition produced by eating rye affected with the ergot fungus.
source: Webster 1913
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