dill

noun

ˈdil How to pronounce dill (audio)
plural dills
1
a
: any of several plants of the carrot family
especially : a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic foliage and seeds both of which are used in flavoring foods and especially pickles
b
: the foliage or seeds of dill
2
: dill pickle
dilled
ˈdild How to pronounce dill (audio)
adjective

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The beets are prepared in different textures and techniques, paired with goat cheese, dill, truffle, and hazelnuts to highlight their natural sweetness and earthiness. — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Some relatively cold-tolerant herbs such as parsley, cilantro, chervil, chives, dill and oregano, can be planted outdoors in mid-spring. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025 Swedish meatball sub Swedish meatballs in a nutmeg cream sauce with pickles and fresh dill on a hoagie roll. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2025 Dill pickle tater tots: Dusted with dill pickle seasoning and served with ranch, these spud nuggets are mostly just tots with a hint of dill. — Andrew King, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dill

Word History

Etymology

Middle English dile, from Old English; akin to Old High German tilli dill

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of dill was before the 12th century

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dill

noun
ˈdil How to pronounce dill (audio)
: an herb related to the carrot and having aromatic foliage and seeds used especially in flavoring pickles

Medical Definition

dill

noun
ˈdil How to pronounce dill (audio)
: any of several plants of the family Umbelliferae
especially : a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic seeds and foliage that are used in flavoring foods and especially pickles

Biographical Definition

Dill

biographical name

ˈdil How to pronounce Dill (audio)
Sir John Greer 1881–1944 British general

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