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darnel

[ dahr-nl ]

noun

  1. any of several grasses of the genus Lolium, having simple stems, flat leaves, and terminal spikes.


darnel

/ ˈ»åɑ˲ÔÉ™±ô /

noun

  1. any of several grasses of the genus Lolium, esp L. temulentum, that grow as weeds in grain fields in Europe and Asia
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of darnel1

1275–1325; Middle English; compare French (Walloon) darnelle, probably < Germanic
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of darnel1

C14: probably related to French (Walloon dialect) darnelle, of obscure origin
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Example Sentences

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Significantly, however, they discovered the presence of two types of weeds in current crop fields: corn cleavers and darnel.

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An acidulated fermented drink of the Arabs and Egyptians, made from millet seed and various astringent substances; also, an intoxicating beverage made from hemp seed, darnel meal, and water.

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Axel's feelings, through the loss and through his anger, were like freshly prepared soil, and whatever seed fell therein, even were it darnel and cockles, must sprout up finely.

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Nor darnel these, nor wolf's-tail grass infests; From core and leaf we pick the insect pests, And pick we those that eat the joints and roots:— So do we guard from harm the growing fruits.

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Yet it is in the power of the man who directs it to decide whether he will have wheat, or barley, or darnel ground by it.

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