麦角菌

Readings

Kana: ばっかくきん、バッカクキン

Romaji: bakkakukin, bakkakukin

Definition

noun

1

ergot fungus (Claviceps purpurea)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

麦

Readings: バク、 むぎ

Meanings: barley, wheat

角

Readings: カク、 かど、 つの

Meanings: angle, corner, square, horn, antlers

菌

Reading: キン

Meanings: germ, fungus, bacteria