darnel

American  

[dahr-nl] / ˈdɑr nl /

noun

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

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darnel British  

/ ˈdɑːnəl /

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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Etymology

Origin of darnel

1275–1325; Middle English; compare French (Walloon) darnelle, probably < Germanic

Example Sentences

“It has been uttered several times: ‘Oh, I’ll be back out,’ or, ‘I’m not saying nothing,’” MPD’s Sixth District Commander Darnel Robinson told The Washington Times.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Turner, Shooltz and Darnel were sentenced to four days apiece, according to court records.

From Washington Post • Jul. 12, 2022

Jonathan Darnel, 40, and one of the counter-protesters said he was there to “counter the lies that are being preached” from the stage.

From Washington Times • May 14, 2022

Soon after, Jonathan Darnel, 40, of Arlington, Virginia, who was outside the clinic, created a Facebook event called, “No one dies today,” prosecutors said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2022

I think the Duke of Burgundy will fast, Before he'll buy again at such a rate; 'Twas full of Darnel; do you like the taste? 1st Henry VI, act iii, sc.

From The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare by Ellacombe, Henry Nicholson