dill
Americannoun
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a plant, Anethum graveolens, of the parsley family, having aromatic seeds and finely divided leaves, both of which are used for flavoring food.
noun
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an umbelliferous aromatic Eurasian plant, Anethum graveolens, with finely dissected leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of yellow flowers
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the leaves or seedlike fruits of this plant, used for flavouring in pickles, soups, etc, and in medicine
noun
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Etymology
Origin of dill
before 900; Middle English di ( l ) le, Old English dile; akin to German Dill, Swedish dill
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One trend centered on the “chamoy pickle”—a hollowed-out jumbo dill pickle typically filled with spicy chips or sour candy, coated with the Mexican condiment chamoy and wrapped in a Fruit Roll-Up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Spread it on rye crackers with dill and peak-summer tomatoes, or serve it as a dip alongside fresh vegetables and chips.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
The vinegar cuts through richness while the garlic and dill add complexity without requiring extra work.
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
The Order: The open-face bagel sandwich with whitefish salad, mustard, pickled peppers and dill combines classic flavors with contemporary style.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
“Maybe add a little more dill next time.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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