tizón
Spanish
Etymology
From Latin tītiōnem, accusative singular of tītiō (“firebrand”).
Pronunciation
- (Castilian) IPA(key): [tiˈθo̞n]
- (Latin America) IPA(key): [tiˈso̞n]
Noun
tizón m (plural tizones)
- A stick which is burning or smoldering; brand.
- Ergot, especially that which affects wheat, barley and oats.
Synonyms
- (ergot of rye): cornezuelo
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