Associations to the word «Claviceps»

Wiktionary

CLAVICEPS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Clavicipitaceae   — certain fungi that are parasitic on grasses.

Dictionary definition

CLAVICEPS, noun. Fungi parasitic upon the ovaries of various grasses.

Wise words

One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose.
Voltaire