darnel

[ dahr-nl ]

noun

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

darnel

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of darnel¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of darnel¹

C14: probably related to French (Walloon dialect) darnelle, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Darnel, Geraghty, Marshall and Bell are scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday.

From Seattle Times

Darnel joined Handy in planning and leading the Washington clinic invasion, using social media to recruit participants and discuss their plans, prosecutors said.

From Seattle Times

When a clinic employee unlocked a door to admit patients, the defendants pushed and shoved their way in while Darnel livestreamed the blockade.

From Seattle Times

Four remaining defendants — Jonathan Darnel, 40, of Arlington; Paulette Harlow, 73, of Kingston, Massachusetts; Jean Marshall, 72, also of Kingston; and Joan Bell, 74, of Montague, New Jersey — are expected to stand trial on the same charges beginning Sept. 6.

From Washington Times

“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