dill

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 pickles

b : the foliage of dill

2 : dill pickle

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Recent Examples on the Web This is also a great place to toss in fresh, soft herbs, like mint, parsley or dill. — New York Times, 15 Apr. 2022 This dish is cooked in a stock made from fried onions, butter, peanuts, Turkish allspice and raisins, which is mixed with fresh parsley and dill. — Lisa Morrow, CNN, 25 Mar. 2022 Spoon the sauce over the asparagus, sprinkle the dill over and serve. — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 May 2022 Transfer the dip to a ramekin or small bowl and top with the remaining dill if serving right away. — Colu Henry, Vogue, 26 May 2022 In our garden at home, the dill is thriving and the peonies are bursting with bloom. — Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2022 Extra soft white bread with the crusts removed gets layered with razor-thin English cucumbers (peeled, please, then lightly salted and drained), butter, a light dusting of fine pepper and perhaps a spray of fresh herbs such as dill. — Terry Ward, CNN, 11 May 2022 Best bites: Fried Cauliflower with feta mousse, serrano and dill. — Robin Soslow, Chron, 10 May 2022 Mix lemon juice, canola oil, sugar and dill together in a small bowl. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 10 May 2022 See More

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dill

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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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