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
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
The final decision emerged after a one-on-one between Phil and the club’s president, Tom Dunkel.
From Seattle Times
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
But if Dunkel and Conley are to hoist a state title trophy come February, so will Pedicano and Garcerán Solano.
From Washington Post
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