dill

Definition of dill in English English dictionary: An herb (Anethum graveolens), the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, and were formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; also known as dillseed; To lull to sleep; a fool; To still; to assuage; to calm; to soothe, as one in pain; A cucumber pickled with dill flavoring; {n} a plant with aromatic feeds; anethum graveolens a salads, sauces, soups, pickles, dips, use with fish and vegetables f, d; aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning; {i} type of plant whose seeds and leaves are used to flavor food; aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning; Dill is a herb with yellow flowers and a strong sweet smell. Fennel-like annual or biennial herb (Anethum graveolens) of the parsley family or its dried ripe fruit (seeds) and leafy tops, which are used to season foods. Native to Mediterranean countries and southeastern Europe, dill is now widely cultivated in Europe, India, and North America. The entire plant is aromatic. Particularly in eastern Europe and Scandinavia, the small stems and immature umbels are used for flavouring foods. Dill has a warm, slightly sharp flavour; A hardy, aromatic herb that has been cultivated for thousands of years Marketed in two forms: dill weed, which is the dried leaves; and dill seed, the dried seeds of the herb Dill was a symbol of good luck for first-century Romans; To still; to calm; to soothe, as one in pain; aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning; - One of the oldest herbs; is a native of southern Europe and western Asia It has tender, feathery, blue-green fronds branching off a central stem Both seeds and leaves have a sharp, slightly bitter taste; An herb (Peucedanum graveolens), the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, and were formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; called also dillseed; Also known as dill weed Dill is an annual herb which grows to a height of about 3 feet Fresh or dried, dill is used as a flavoring for a variety of dishes, including meat, vegetables, salads, and sauces Recipe: Pork Medallions with Mushroom-Dill Sauce; anethum
dill pickle: A pickled cucumber flavored with dill. a whole cucumber which has been preserved in vinegar
dill pickle: pickle preserved in brine or vinegar flavored with dill seed
dill seed: seed of the dill plant used as seasoning
dill weed: The leaves of the dill plant
dill weed: aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning