any of several vetches, esp. the common vetch (Vicia sativa)
the seed of any of these plants
Bible a noxious weed thought to be darnel: Matt. 13:25-40
Origin:
ME, small seed, vetch < or akin to MDu tarwe, wheat < IE base *derwā-, kind of grain > Sans drvā, millet grass: used in ME and Early ModE versions of N.T. to transl. LL(Ec) zizania, darnel