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dill

[ dil ]

noun

  1. 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

/ »åɪ±ô /

noun

  1. an umbelliferous aromatic Eurasian plant, Anethum graveolens, with finely dissected leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of yellow flowers
  2. the leaves or seedlike fruits of this plant, used for flavouring in pickles, soups, etc, and in medicine
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

dill

2

noun

  1. informal.
    a fool; idiot
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ»å¾±±ô±ô²â, adjective
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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • dilled adjective
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of dill1

before 900; Middle English di ( l ) le, Old English dile; akin to German Dill, Swedish dill
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of dill1

Old English dile; related to Old High German tilli

Origin of dill2

C20: from dilly 2
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Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped green onion, and dill pickle.

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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.

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I like to serve this with buttered egg noodles, dill or parsley, and maybe a roasted vegetable.

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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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Of course, your affinity for ingredients like anchovies, dill and lemons is clear, but I was curious what other ingredients you've been feeling especially fond of lately?

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