Definitions for: Dill


[n] aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning
[n] aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning



Webster (1913) Definition: Dill (d[i^]l), n. [AS dile; akin to D. dille, OHG. tilli,
G. dill, dille, Sw. dill, Dan. dild.] (Bot.)
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.


Dill, v. t. [OE. dillen, fr. dul dull, a.]
To still; to calm; to soothe, as one in pain. [Obs.]

Synonyms: Anethum graveolens, dill weed

See Also: Anethum graveolens, dill, dill, dill seed, dill weed, herb, herb, herbaceous plant

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