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Dunkel

American  
[duhngk-uhl] / ˈdʌŋk əl /
Or dunkel

noun

  1. a dark lager beer with a distinctive malt flavor and aroma.


Etymology

Origin of Dunkel

First recorded in 1890–95; from German; shortening of Dunkelbier “dark beer”

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The Friedkin Group's chief financial officer Ana Dunkel will join the board, while Colin Chong will remain as interim chief executive until a permanent appointment is made.

From BBC Dec. 19, 2024

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

For as much as Dunkel said he looks up to Huske, whom he briefly trained alongside, he’s happy to create a lane for himself.

From Washington Post Dec. 14, 2021

Blair in Athol is mine, Jeanie, Blair in Athol is mine; Bonnie Dunkel is whare I dwell,55 And the boats o' Garry's mine.

From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV by Various

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