While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Cereal disease crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on March 1 2012 Eugene Sheffer Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Cereal disease has a total of 5 letters.
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Definition
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A diseased condition of rye and other cereals, in which the
grains become black, and often spur-shaped. It is caused by a parasitic
fungus, Claviceps purpurea.
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The mycelium or spawn of this fungus infecting grains of rye
and wheat. It is a powerful remedial agent, and also a dangerous
poison, and is used as a means of hastening childbirth, and to arrest
bleeding.
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A stub, like soft horn, about the size of a chestnut,
situated behind and below the pastern joint.
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See 2d Calcar, 3 (b).
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ERGOT
Cereal disease
Eugene Sheffer
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
Eugene Sheffer Crossword, March 1 2012
The answer to Cereal disease crossword clue is ERGOT
There are a total of 5 letters in Cereal disease crossword clue
The Cereal disease crossword clue was last seen on March 1 2012 Eugene Sheffer Crossword puzzle
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