dill

n. a green herb with thin, feathery leaves used to add flavour to food, especially fish and potatoes.

n. the aromatic herb Anethum graveolens, characterized by feathery leaves and pungent seeds used in culinary applications.

“She chopped some fresh dill to sprinkle over the grilled salmon.”

“The recipe calls for a generous handful of fresh dill, which provides a bright, citrusy contrast to the richness of the cream sauce.”

n. a cucumber that has been preserved in vinegar and water with dill for flavour.

n. a cucumber pickled in a brine containing dill seeds or leaves.

“He ordered a large dill on the side with his pastrami sandwich.”

“The deli is famous for its crunchy dills, which are fermented in oak barrels using a traditional family recipe.”

American English

n. a person who is acting silly or stupid.

n. a person perceived as foolish or incompetent.

“Don't be such a dill; you know the keys are in your pocket.”

“He felt like a complete dill after realizing he had been arguing against his own proposal for the last ten minutes.”

Informal · Dialect · British English

v. to add dill to a dish while cooking it.

v. to season, garnish, or preserve food using dill.

“The chef decided to dill the potatoes to give them a fresh taste.”

“While not a standard culinary verb, some regional texts describe the process to dill the brine before adding the vegetables.”

Technical