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
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For a flavor play on a Greek salad, use the classic dill pickles as the bouquet base, and add extra skewers loaded with mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and fresh dill.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
The dill relish, ketchup, and mustard really bring the classic cheeseburger flavors together with ground beef, bacon, and cheese.
—Kermilia White, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
In a bowl, combine feta, pine nuts, dill, and lemon juice.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025
Or, for something more substantial, her sheet-pan kielbasa with cabbage and beans is perked up with a sprightly red wine and dill vinaigrette, which adds a nice bump of acidity to all the golden, meaty drippings in the pan.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
The dill relish, ketchup, and mustard really bring the classic cheeseburger flavors together with ground beef, bacon, and cheese.
—Kermilia White, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
In a bowl, combine feta, pine nuts, dill, and lemon juice.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025
Or, for something more substantial, her sheet-pan kielbasa with cabbage and beans is perked up with a sprightly red wine and dill vinaigrette, which adds a nice bump of acidity to all the golden, meaty drippings in the pan.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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dill
noun
: an herb related to the carrot and having aromatic foliage and seeds used especially in flavoring pickles
Medical Definition
dill
noun
: 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
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