dill

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Definition of dill

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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 pickles

b : the foliage of dill

2 : dill pickle

Dill

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Definition of Dill (Entry 2 of 2)

Sir John Greer 1881–1944 British general

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Add cauliflower, jalapeño, scallions, dill and parsley and toss to combine. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, "A brilliant Thanksgiving strategy: Make sides quickly, or ahead," 25 Nov. 2019 Stir gently to combine, season with salt and pepper, then garnish with dill and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. — BostonGlobe.com, "Colombian Braised Beef (Posta Negra)," 23 Oct. 2019 On the current menu, check out the zoodles dish, featuring zucchini noodles, tomatoes, dill and parsley, all drizzled with balsamic. — Emily Sabens, Indianapolis Star, "Vegan food: These Indianapolis restaurants have the best plant-based meals," 20 Aug. 2019 Their favorites include wild milkweed, alyssum, buckwheat, sunflowers and two herbs, dill and cilantro, which should be allowed to flower. — Los Angeles Times, "Pollinators & predators in your garden: How to save one, kill the other," 17 July 2019 The gazpacho was a smooth, blended type, with good fresh tomato flavor, a half-circle of garnish including fresh dill and a bit of avocado. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Fausto is contemporary restaurant for Contemporary Arts Center," 15 July 2019 This variation comes complete with a Greek flair- there’s feta cheese, dill and oregano, and a few crunchy pine nuts scattered throughout. — oregonlive, "This little meatloaf is jam packed with flavor," 19 Mar. 2019 Back in the kitchen, Picard blanches the dill and some spinach, mixing it with oil in his Vitamix. — Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, "I’d Never Even Heard of Bite House, Now I’ll Never Forget It," 7 Nov. 2019 In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, scallion, lemon rind and juice, dill, salt, and pepper. 2. — BostonGlobe.com, "Karoline Boehm Goodnick," 16 Oct. 2019

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“Dill.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dill. Accessed 12 December 2019.

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dill

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dill

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

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Kids Definition of dill

: 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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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

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