First Known Use: before 12th century
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dill
noun \ˈdil\
: an herb with leaves that are used in cooking and with seeds that are used in flavoring foods such as pickles
Full Definition of DILL
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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 of dill
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Origin of DILL
Middle English dile, from Old English; akin to Old High German tilli dill
Dill
biographical name \ˈdil\
Definition of DILL
Sir John Greer 1881–1944 British gen.
DILL Defined for Kids
dill
noun \ˈdil\
Definition of DILL for Kids
: 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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dill
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
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