Dill definition
An aromatic herb (Anethum graveolens) in the parsley family, native to Eurasia, having finely dissected leaves and small yellow flowers clustered in umbels.
noun
The leaves or seeds of this plant, used as a seasoning.
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.
noun
The seeds or leaves.
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(informal) A fool.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
dill
Plural:
dillsOrigin of dill
- Middle English dile from Old English
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition