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noun \ˈdil\

Definition of dill

1a : 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 picklesb : the foliage of dill
2 : dill pickle

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Recent Examples of dill from the Web

Bajeux finishes the coulibiac with a champagne and dill sauce.

— todd a. price, NOLA.com, "Todd Price Taste Club: French chef Rene Bajeux to "mess with tradition" for Bastille Day", 6 July 2017
Just go to any hot dog stand and order a Chicago all-beef frankfurter with everything on it: relish, tomatoes, onions, sport pickles, a dill pickle spear, mustard and celery salt on a poppy seed bun.

— jon tayler, SI.com, "Your guide to the best—and weirdest—ballpark food from all 30 MLB stadiums", 30 June 2017
The new beer is based on a German-style wheat beer with a sour finish, brewed with cucumbers, fresh dill, sea salt and coriander.

— mariel padilla, Cincinnati.com, "Izzy's and Urban Artifact partner to launch pickle beer in July", 27 June 2017
Regular dill pickles, kim chi and sauerkraut are fermented, which can take weeks.

— debbie arrington, sacbee, "It’s brine time; how to make your own flavorful pickles from local produce", 20 June 2017
The water plant looked a bit like fresh dill, with a thin stem and feathery leaves.

— amy lavalley, Post-Tribune, "Battlefield under Long Lake in invasive species fight", 20 June 2017
Bowl: Combine cooked bulgur or barley with sautéed kale and carrots and raw orange segments; season with extra virgin olive oil, fresh orange zest and juice, and lots of chopped fresh dill and chives. 3.

— susan russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Valencia oranges add zest to summer's seasonal meals", 13 June 2017
The distressing scent of dill pickles and processed chicken wafted through the air.

— photographs and text by sarah lyall, New York Times, "Paying a Price for 8 Days of Flying in America", 9 June 2017
Among the pastas available now is a beet agnolotti ($17) served with dill and smoked trout roe.

— bill daley, chicagotribune.com, "See the menu at Daisies, opening today in Logan Square", 7 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of dill

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

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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biographical name \ˈdil\

Definition of Dill

Sir John Greer 1881–1944 British general

DILL Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of dill for English Language Learners

: an herb with leaves that are used in cooking and with seeds that are used in flavoring foods such as pickles

DILL Defined for Kids

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noun \ˈdil\

Definition of dill for Students

: an herb that is related to the carrot plant and has fragrant leaves and seeds used in flavoring foods and especially pickles

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noun \ˈdil\

Medical Definition of dill

: 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