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Dill definition

dĭl
An aromatic herb (Anethum graveolens) in the parsley family, native to Eurasia, having finely dissected leaves and small yellow flowers clustered in umbels.
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The leaves or seeds of this plant, used as a seasoning.
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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.
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The seeds or leaves.
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Anethum graveolens (the sole species of the genus Anethum), a herb, the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; also known as dillseed.
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A cucumber pickled with dill flavoring, also called a dill pickle.
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(informal) A fool.
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To still; to assuage; to calm; to soothe, as one in pain.
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To lull to sleep.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
dill
Plural:
dills

Origin of dill

  • Middle English dile from Old English

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