darnel
9.9
A wild grass that grows in wheat fields and has seeds that can be poisonous
- noun
- /ˈdɑrnəl/
- Specialized
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darnel
- Posted by Jonathan Darnel on 2012-11-01 00:00:24
Examples
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Don't upset yourself, Darnel.
Fiction book (1991) -
Farmers must be careful to remove darnel from their wheat fields, as it can contaminate the harvest.
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Darnel is often mistaken for wheat, making it a nuisance in grain production.
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When planted alongside wheat, darnel can hinder crop growth and yield.
Synonyms
9.9
A weed grass that grows in grain fields and sometimes has poisonous seeds
is the common nontechnical name used mainly in everyday language
Compounds
bearded darnel
- Specialized
9.9
A wild grass that grows in grain fields and has seeds that can be poisonous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Darnel comes from old French for a troublesome grass, and its Latin species name temulentum means 'drunk' because eating its seeds can make people or animals sick or dizzy. So, think of darnel as the 'drunk' weed that hides in wheat and can be poisonous.
