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dill
[ dil ]
noun
- a plant, Anethum graveolens, of the parsley family, having aromatic seeds and finely divided leaves, both of which are used for flavoring food.
dill
1/ ɪ /
noun
- an umbelliferous aromatic Eurasian plant, Anethum graveolens, with finely dissected leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of yellow flowers
- the leaves or seedlike fruits of this plant, used for flavouring in pickles, soups, etc, and in medicine
dill
2noun
- informal.a fool; idiot
Derived Forms
- ˈ徱, adjective
Other Word Forms
- dilled adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of dill1
Word History and Origins
Origin of dill1
Origin of dill2
Example Sentences
Add a handful of dill, saving some for garnish and a sprinkling of parsley.
Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped green onion, and dill pickle.
The chicken is marinated in buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, dill and a splash of the vinegar from the pickled red onions, making it tender and deeply seasoned.
I like to serve this with buttered egg noodles, dill or parsley, and maybe a roasted vegetable.
Instead of rushing through the store, I started lingering—yes, lingering!—in the produce section, marveling at the deep purple of a perfectly ripe plum or the scent of fresh dill.
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