ginnel

/ ˈɡɪnəl; ˈdʒɪn- /

noun

1. dialect.
   a narrow passageway between buildings

Word History and Origins

Origin of ginnel¹

C17: perhaps a corruption of channel ¹

Example Sentences

A ginnel once littered with dirty needles and discarded fridges has been transformed by a band of volunteers.

From BBC

They arranged for the ginnel to be gated off, cleaned up the space and added planters, bunting and other decorative features.

From BBC

Ms Leach said they had been growing climbers, herbs and even beans along the ginnel.

From BBC

As Dave Guest was reporting for BBC Breakfast on people being encouraged to transform alleyways into 'ginnel gardens', the feline ran out of nowhere and jumped onto the bench he was sitting on.

From BBC

Cheryl Neuburger, also with Ginnel, represented the buyer.

From Los Angeles Times