Dill Definition

dĭl
noun
Any of a genus (Anethum) of plants of the umbel family, esp. a European herb (A. graveolens) with bitter seeds and aromatic leaves, used to flavor pickles, soups, etc.
Webster's New World
The seeds or leaves.
Webster's New World

Dill pickle.

Webster's New World
(informal) A fool.
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verb

To still; to assuage; to calm; to soothe, as one in pain.

Wiktionary

To lull to sleep.

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Other Word Forms of Dill

Noun

Singular:
dill
Plural:
dills

Origin of Dill

  • Middle English dile from Old English

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Dill Sentence Examples

  • The best known of these are cloves, pimento (allspice), myrtle, eucalyptus, caraway, fennel, dill, coriander, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, spearmint, nutmeg, cinnamon, sandal-wood, turpentine, juniper berries, valerian and sumbul.

  • These include anise, caraway, coriander, dill and fennel.

  • Dishes include beetroot, dill and chili mousse and venison loin with black cherry and pastis sauce.

  • If you enjoy herbal vinegars, consider planting tarragon, dill or chives.

  • Dill - one of the easiest herbs to grow, it is popularly used for making pickles.

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Words Starting With

DDIDIL

Words Ending With

LLLILL

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dill

Words Starting With D and Ending With L

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With D4 Letter Words Ending With L