dill
a plant, Anethum graveolens, of the parsley family, having aromatic seeds and finely divided leaves, both of which are used for flavoring food.
Origin of dill
1Other words from dill
- dilled, adjective
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Perfect for aspiring chefs, this pack comes with eight cilantro seed pods, and four each of dill and parsley.
Grow your own indoor garden with this deal on a hydroponic system | Quinn Gawronski | July 9, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe cooked pasta is tossed into the skillet along with a generous amount of crumbled feta cheese, fresh dill and enough reserved pasta water to loosen everything and encourage a creamy sauce to form as the feta melts.
Toss pasta with spinach, feta and dill for a speedy vegetarian supper | Ellie Krieger | July 8, 2021 | Washington PostOrzo, zucchini, feta and dill make a fast, flavorful pasta salad for grilling seasonEight ball zucchini.
How to use summer squash: a guide to this bountiful, versatile vegetable | Aaron Hutcherson | July 2, 2021 | Washington PostFor an extra layer of flavor, before piling the horseradish topping on the fish, mix together some mustard, finely chopped shallots and dill, and spread half onto the fillets.
Horseradish and matzoh-crusted cod is an ideal sheet pan dinner to use up leftover Passover ingredients | Ellie Krieger | March 18, 2021 | Washington PostYes, you can taste potato and leeks, but the puree is more for the faint taste of apple and smoked trout in the bowl, its surface shimmering with dill oil.
Glover Park Grill woos its neighborhood with all-American cooking | Tom Sietsema | March 12, 2021 | Washington Post
Despite rumors spreading that his daughter is a harlot, dill (Stanley Tucci) has complete and utter faith in her, no matter what.
The 13 Coolest Movie Dads: ‘Taken,’ ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Die Hard,’ and More | Marlow Stern | June 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“You are a spy,” she screams, waving first her walking stick and then a bunch of dill at me.
But when my school friends would drop by our kitchen and catch the whiff of dill, they would flee.
The Sickle of Plenty: “Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking” | Liesl Schillinger | September 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTPlace the lobster tails, olive oil, wine, dill, and salt and pepper to taste in a foil pouch.
dill, however, found her party lining up behind popular former governor Angus King, who won the three-way race as an Independent.
Estrogen Fest: Key Women in the Race for Congress | Abigail Pesta | November 7, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTMrs. dill stooped, took up the turkey-wing, and gave the clean hearth a perfunctory flick.
Country Neighbors | Alice BrownMrs. dill rose from her seat, and stepped quickly to the window to watch him away.
Country Neighbors | Alice BrownMyron dill could have wept from the surprise of it all, the assault upon his wondering nerves.
Country Neighbors | Alice BrownHe said what made him think as it was Jathrop was he jumped so when he see Mr. dill.
Susan Clegg and a Man in the House | Anne WarnerPolly dill, for instance, the very girl to understand such a mission well.
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British Dictionary definitions for dill (1 of 2)
/ (dɪl) /
an umbelliferous aromatic Eurasian plant, Anethum graveolens, with finely dissected leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of yellow flowers
the leaves or seedlike fruits of this plant, used for flavouring in pickles, soups, etc, and in medicine
Origin of dill
1Derived forms of dill
- dilly, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for dill (2 of 2)
informal, mainly Australian and NZ a fool; idiot
Origin of dill
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