Darnel

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɑː(ɹ)nəɫ/

Origin

From Old Northern French darnelle

Full definition of darnel

Noun

1. A species of ryegrass, Lolium temulentum, often found in wheat fields and often host to a fungus intoxicating to humans and animals.
2. Various species of Lolium, especially as a weed in wheat fields.

Synonyms

• (Lolium temulentum) poison darnel

Hyponyms

• (certain species of ryegrass) Persian darnel, white darnel, red darnel

Anagrams

• lander, larned, learn'd