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Darnel

Noun - Botany: A type of grass, Lolium temulentum, whose seeds closely resemble wheat grains but are toxic and can cause illness if consumed.

Sample Sentence: The field was infested with darnel, which made it difficult to grow wheat.

Noun - Figurative: A person or thing that appears to be genuine or beneficial but is actually harmful or deceptive.

Sample Sentence: The renowned businessman turned out to be a darnel, cheating his clients all along.

Verb: To remove or eliminate the harmful or undesirable elements from something.

Sample Sentence: The chef carefully darnelled the spoiled ingredients from the dish before serving it to the customer.

Adjective: Used to describe something as deceptive, misleading, or harmful.

Sample Sentence: The news article contained darnel information, spreading false rumors about the celebrity.

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