plural dills
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 or seeds of dill
2
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A touch of vinegar and fresh dill help round out the flavors.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
Each herb has its own story to tell, but collectively, these herbs, including (but not limited to) basil, parsley, mint, chives, tarragon, cilantro, dill, oregano, marjoram and chervil, can be used for a specific recipe, and they can also be used improvisationally and with creative abandon.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Dill One study found that cooled dill has more phenolic acids (antioxidants) when it's stored and cooled in the fridge over the course of 15 days.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 June 2025
Whisk together vinaigrette, thyme, dill, rosemary, and chiles in a medium bowl until combined.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
Each herb has its own story to tell, but collectively, these herbs, including (but not limited to) basil, parsley, mint, chives, tarragon, cilantro, dill, oregano, marjoram and chervil, can be used for a specific recipe, and they can also be used improvisationally and with creative abandon.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Dill One study found that cooled dill has more phenolic acids (antioxidants) when it's stored and cooled in the fridge over the course of 15 days.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 June 2025
Whisk together vinaigrette, thyme, dill, rosemary, and chiles in a medium bowl until combined.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
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“Dill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dill. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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dill
noun
: an herb related to the carrot and having aromatic foliage and seeds used especially in flavoring pickles
Medical Definition
dill
noun
: any of several plants of the family Umbelliferae
especially
: a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic seeds and foliage that are used in flavoring foods and especially pickles
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