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

/ 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

dill

²

noun

1. informal,  a fool; idiot

Other Word Forms

• dilled adjective
• dilly 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

Old English dile; related to Old High German tilli

Origin of dill²

C20: from _dilly ²

Example Sentences

Ziata recommended opting for a fresh dill pickle since its crisp, savory yet light flavors pair well with sweet lemonade.

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Sage gets to announce fall, mint conjures spring, dill earns cult status in Alison Roman’s corner of the internet and garlic is beloved across the board.

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And dill pickles, which might sound rogue, but trust me: they’re the vinegary little high note that brings the whole thing into focus.

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But also mint, dill, parsley, tarragon if you’re a chaos agent.

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Add a handful of dill, saving some for garnish and a sprinkling of parsley.

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