Main Entry:

dill

Pronunciation:

\ˈdil\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English dile, from Old English; akin to Old High German tilli dill

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: any of several plants of the carrot family ; especially : a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic foliage and seeds both of which are used in flavoring foods and especially pickles b: the foliage of dill2: dill pickle

— dilled adjective