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darnel

Syllabification: (dar·nel)
Pronunciation: /ˈdärnl/
Definition of darnel

noun

  • a Eurasian ryegrass.
    • Genus Lolium, family Gramineae: several species, in particular the widespread L. temulentum

Origin:

Middle English: of unknown origin; apparently related to French (Walloon dialect) darnelle

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