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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Flavors range from classic dill and bread and butter to the more exotic like maple bourbon, gin, and sweet ginger pickles.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The salad contains Romaine cabbage, avocado, marinated olives, radish, red onion, cucumbers, pepperoncini, and cashew almond feta, in a dill dressing made from avocado oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, dill, pepper, lemon juice and Fisher’s spicy salt.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The beverage offerings are just as well played, leaning on crafty interpretations such as the Negroni à la Ford (Del Maguey Vida mezcal and ancho chile liqueur) or the Kill Dill (Gin Mare, dill syrup, Fresno pepper and egg white).
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Herbs such as basil, mint, cilantro, and dill can introduce kids to new smells and tastes.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The salad contains Romaine cabbage, avocado, marinated olives, radish, red onion, cucumbers, pepperoncini, and cashew almond feta, in a dill dressing made from avocado oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, dill, pepper, lemon juice and Fisher’s spicy salt.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The beverage offerings are just as well played, leaning on crafty interpretations such as the Negroni à la Ford (Del Maguey Vida mezcal and ancho chile liqueur) or the Kill Dill (Gin Mare, dill syrup, Fresno pepper and egg white).
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Herbs such as basil, mint, cilantro, and dill can introduce kids to new smells and tastes.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Dill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dill. Accessed 23 Sep. 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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