A type of fungus (Claviceps purpurea) that grows on rye and other grains, known for producing alkaloids that can be toxic.

एर्गोटिज्म

English Usage: The farmer's negligence led to a case of ergotism in the local population after the rye was contaminated.

Hindi Usage: किसान की लापरवाही ने स्थानीय जनसंख्या में एर्गोटिज्म का एक मामला उत्पन्न कर दिया।