dill

(dil)

noun

  1. 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.
  2. the seeds or leaves
  3. dill pickle

Origin: ME & OE dile, akin to OS dille, OHG tilli

See dill in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. An aromatic herb (Anethum graveolens) native to Eurasia, having finely dissected leaves and small yellow flowers clustered in umbels.
  2. The leaves or seeds of this plant, used as a seasoning.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English dile

Origin: , from Old English

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