Dunkel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Dunkel
First recorded in 1890–95; from German; shortening of Dunkelbier “dark beer”
Example Sentences
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"There's a shadow up here, get ready for six more weeks of winter this year," Tom Dunkel, president of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, proclaimed.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2025
The final decision emerged after a one-on-one between Phil and the club’s president, Tom Dunkel.
From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024
Blankenship, Riley and Madrid fled to a nearby alley, where Dunkel was waiting behind the wheel of a silver Dodge Challenger, according to Bucknell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
But if Dunkel and Conley are to hoist a state title trophy come February, so will Pedicano and Garcerán Solano.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2023
His diocesan, the bishop of Dunkel, enjoined him, when he met with a good epistle or good gospel, which favored the liberties of holy church, to preach on it, and let the rest alone.
From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary by David Hume
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