dill
English
/dɪɫ/
noun
Definitions
- Anethum graveolens (the type species of the genus Anethum), a herb, the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; also known as dillseed.
- A cucumber pickled with dill flavoring
- (informal) a fool.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English dile inherited from Old English dile (dill, anise).
Origin
Old English
dile
Gloss
dill, anise