dill

[ dil ]

noun

1. a plant, Anethum graveolens, of the parsley family, having aromatic seeds and finely divided leaves, both of which are used for flavoring food.
2. dillweed.
3. dill pickle.

dill

¹

noun

1. informal.
   a fool; idiot

dill

²

/ dɪl /

noun

1. an umbelliferous aromatic Eurasian plant, Anethum graveolens, with finely dissected leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of yellow flowers
2. the leaves or seedlike fruits of this plant, used for flavouring in pickles, soups, etc, and in medicine

Derived Forms

• ˈdilly, adjective

Other Words From

• dilled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dill¹

before 900; Middle English di ( l ) le, Old English dile; akin to German Dill, Swedish dill

Word History and Origins

Origin of dill¹

C20: from dilly ²

Origin of dill²

Old English dile; related to Old High German tilli

Example Sentences

Of course, your affinity for ingredients like anchovies, dill and lemons is clear, but I was curious what other ingredients you've been feeling especially fond of lately?

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I also have a deep love for fresh herbs in my salads — coriander, dill, chives, parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary and many others.

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In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise with the celery, chives, dill, lemon juice, vinegar, melted butter, and hot sauce.

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There’s also this cold cucumber soup with yogurt and dill, courtesy of Food & Wine.

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At Frontier, their smoked carrot salad, which is topped with smoked goat cheese, mint, dill, Za'atar, lemon and pistachios, is magical.

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