- A fungus (Ustilago foetida) which affects the ear of cereals,
filling the grains with a fetid dust; -- also called pepperbrand. - The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a
furled sail which is at the center of the yard.
2 . Bunt
[ v. i.]
- To swell out; as, the sail bunts.
3 . Bunt
[ v. t. & i.]
- To strike or push with the horns or head; to butt;
as, the ram bunted the boy.