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dill Definition

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

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

dill Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • chop: Add the cream, stir until blended, then add the chopped dill and stand for a few moments before serving.
  • dry: Filling: 2 cups cottage cheese 2 eggs beaten 1/2 tsp salt about 1 tbsp of dried dill.
  • include: The herbs will include dill, chervil and coriander, as these are most in demand by the kitchen.

Adjective modifier

  • fresh: Add finely chopped spring onion, cucumber and fresh dill, and mix with a small amount of natural live yogurt.
  • remaining: Sprinkle over the remaining dill, pressing it into the mustard to coat.

Modifies a noun

  • pickle: Best picked at 1.5 inches in length or at 4 to 6 inches in length for dill pickles.
  • mayonnaise: Starter: salmon in mustard, honey and dill mayonnaise.
  • sauce: Especially delicious with the mustard and dill sauce supplied.
  • seed: Most of the dill seed imported into this country comes from India.
  • weed: Use seeds if cooking for a long time and dill weed if adding at the last minute.
  • beurre: Meanwhile, make the lemon and dill beurre blanc.

Noun used with modifier

  • pork: Spicy pork dill scotland ensuring that at least two.