noun
darnel
Darnel (noun) means a grass of the Lolium group, often found growing as a weed among wheat.
noun
1
A grass of the Lolium group, often found growing as a weed among wheat.
2
In particular, the species Lolium temulentum, which can carry a fungus poisonous to people and animals.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English darnel, dernel, from Old Northern French darnelle (later dialectal French dernelle, darnette), of Germanic origin, possibly from Proto-West Germanic *darjan ("to harm, injure"). It displaced the native Old English boþen, and is related to Walloon darne, derne ("stunned, dazed, drunk") and Middle Dutch verdarnt, verdaernt ("stunned, dumbfounded, angry"). The link with being dazed or drunk comes from the plant's well-known intoxicating effects.
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What is the meaning of darnel?
"darnel" (noun) means a grass of the Lolium group, often found growing as a weed among wheat.
What is another word for darnel?
Other words for "darnel" include tare, cheat.
What are the different meanings of darnel?
"darnel" has 2 main meanings: 1. A grass of the Lolium group, often found growing as a weed among wheat; 2. In particular, the species Lolium temulentum, which can carry a fungus poisonous to people and animals.
