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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Darnel \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: darnel n : weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous [syn: {tare}, {bearded darnel}, {cheat}, {Lolium temulentum}]
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