plural dills
1
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 or seeds of dill
2
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Like dill, the small nectaries in cilantro flowerheads attract parasitoids, ladybeetles, lacewings, and syrphid flies that feed on small, soft-bodied garden pests.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, borage, edible ginger, lemon balm, oregano, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Herb Stems The stems of tender fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, basil, mint, and dill taste just as incredible—and sometimes even more powerfully herbaceous—than the leaves.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
My favorite is chickpea instead of chicken, with lots of celery and dill, the sort of vegetarian swap that would make my grandma roll her eyes.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, borage, edible ginger, lemon balm, oregano, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Herb Stems The stems of tender fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, basil, mint, and dill taste just as incredible—and sometimes even more powerfully herbaceous—than the leaves.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
My favorite is chickpea instead of chicken, with lots of celery and dill, the sort of vegetarian swap that would make my grandma roll her eyes.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Dill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dill. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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dill
noun
: an herb related to the carrot and having aromatic foliage and seeds used especially in flavoring pickles
Medical Definition
dill
noun
: 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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