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Darnel

Darnel Meaning & Definition
Darnel Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Darnel?

[n] weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous

Synonyms | Synonyms for Darnel: bearded darnel | cheat | Lolium temulentum | tare

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See Also | rye grass | ryegrass

Darnel In Webster's Dictionary

\Dar"nel\, n. [OE. darnel, dernel, of uncertain origin; cf. dial. F. darnelle, Sw. d[*a]r-repe; perh. named from a supposed intoxicating quality of the plant, and akin to Sw. d[*a]ra to infatuate, OD. door foolish, G. thor fool, and Ee. dizzy.] (Bot.) Any grass of the genus {Lolium}, esp. the {Lolium temulentum} (bearded darnel), the grains of which have been reputed poisonous. Other species, as {Lolium perenne} (rye grass or ray grass), and its variety {L. Italicum} (Italian rye grass), are highly esteemed for pasture and for making hay. Note: Under darnel our early herbalists comprehended all kinds of cornfield weeds. --Dr. Prior.

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