Dill
(noun)
- A herb of the parsley family with delicate feathery leaves and small yellow flowers.
- The dried seed of this plant, used as a spice.
Origin:
Old english dile, from latin anethum, from greek anēthon, of semitic origin.
Examples:
- Dill is a common ingredient in pickling.
- Dill is a popular herb used in Scandinavian cuisine.
- The fish was garnished with dill and lemon.
- Dill is a key ingredient in the traditional Finnish dish, gravlax.
- The salad dressing was made with fresh dill and yogurt.