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Meaning of "dill" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DILL

Old English dile; related to Old High German tilli.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF DILL

dɪl


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DILL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dill is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DILL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dill

Dill is an annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae. It is the sole species of the genus Anethum.

Definition of dill in the English dictionary

The definition of dill in the dictionary is an umbelliferous aromatic Eurasian plant, Anethum graveolens, with finely dissected leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of yellow flowers. Other definition of dill is the leaves or seedlike fruits of this plant, used for flavouring in pickles, soups, etc, and in medicine.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DILL

dilettante · dilettanteish · dilettanteism · dilettanti · dilettantish · dilettantism · Dili · diligence · diligent · diligently · dill pickle · dilli · dillies · dilly · dilly bag · dilly-dallied · dilly-dallies · dilly-dally · dilly-dallying · diltiazem

WORDS THAT END LIKE DILL

back and fill · bill · fill · fit the bill · free-will · grill · hill · ill · kill · mill · over the hill · run of the mill · run-of-the-mill · skill · still · till · vill · what you will · will · with a will

Synonyms and antonyms of dill in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dill» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF DILL

Find out the translation of dill to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of dill from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dill» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

莳萝
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

eneldo
570 millions of speakers
en

English

dill
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

डिल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشبت
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

укроп
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

endro
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

শুলফা
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

aneth
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Dill
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Dill
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ディル
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

허브의 일종 딜
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Dill
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thì là
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

வெந்தயம்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

बडीशेप
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Dereotu
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

aneto
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

koperek
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

кріп
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

mărar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άνηθο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dille
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dill
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dill
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dill

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DILL»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of dill
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dill

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DILL»

Discover the use of dill in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dill and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How Fantasy Becomes Reality: Seeing Through Media Influence
It's a common belief that the stories we encounter through mass media--whether in video games, action movies, or political comedy skits on Saturday Night Live--are just entertaining fantasies that have no tangible impact on our everyday ...
Karen E. Dill, 2009
2
Molecular Driving Forces: Statistical Thermodynamics in ...
Written in a clear and reader-friendly style, the book gives an excellent introduction to the subject for novices.
Ken A. Dill, Sarina Bromberg, 2003
3
In the Beginnings
This theory, once popular in the late 19th and early to mid 20th centuries, has been rejected by many modern-day creationists as being without biblical or scientific support. This book takes an in-depth look at both science and the Bible.
D. V. M. Steven E. Dill, 2010
4
Germany: A Modern History
A dominantly political and social approach to Germany's history through the centuries from its pre-Christian era to today.
Marshall Dill, 1970
5
Continuum Mechanics: Elasticity, Plasticity, Viscoelasticity
In addition to a broader scope, this book also supplies a review of the necessary mathematical tools and results for a self-contained treatment.
Ellis H. Dill, 2006
6
Monstrous Opera: Rameau and the Tragic Tradition
At the same time, however, the composer sought to placate his audiences by substantially revising his musical texts in later performances, sometimes abandoning his most creative ideas.Monstrous Opera illuminates the complexity of Rameau's ...
Charles William Dill, 1998
7
To Kill a Mockingbird
One of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has earned many distinctions since its original publication in 1960.
Harper Lee, 1970
8
Managing to Care: Case Management and Service System Reform
This volume brings together thoughts developed over many years of observing and participating in case management programs.
Ann E. P. Dill
9
Clarence C. Dill: the life of a western politician
Clarence C. Dill won election in 1914 as a U.S. Representative from Spokane, Washington, despite being a political newcomer and a Democrat in a Republican stronghold.
Kerry E. Irish, 2000
10
Growing & Using Dill: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-200
This, however, does not apply to dill. Its taste is simply too distinctive. When you want dill, you want dill! The only other herb this applies to is tarragon, which also has its own particular taste, unlike any other. On second thought, I'd have to add ...
Glenn Andrews, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DILL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dill is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Catherine Zeta-Jones comforts Michael Douglas after mother Diana …
It's been a tough week for Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, as the Behind The Candelabra star's mother, actress Diana Dill, passed ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
NYC Artist Lesley Dill Gets Us 'Drunk With The Starry Void' | Visual …
New York-based painter, printmaker, sculptor, needlepointist, photographer and performance artist Lesley Dill is getting quite cozy with our fair ... «San Antonio Current, Jul 15»
3
Joe Allen Dill - Pal-Item
Joe Allen Dill. RICHMOND, Ind. - Joe Allen Dill, age 55, of Richmond, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at his home. Born August ... «Richmond, Jul 15»
4
Bermudian Actress Diana Dill Dies At 92
diana douglas dill bermuda Bermudian actress Diana Dill, mother of Michael Douglas, has died in Woodland Hills, California at the age of 92. «Bernews, Jul 15»
5
Recipe: Salmon, broccolini and dill tart
Broccolini is the more chic version of broccoli – it's slightly sweeter and more tender. Some people dislike broccoli because they've been ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
6
Michael Douglas Mother Dead: Diana Dill Dies at 92
It's being reported that the mother of actor Michael Douglas, Diana Douglas – once known as Diana Dill – has died at the age of 92 from cancer ... «Mstarz, Jul 15»
7
Gulfport man breaks Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo record
GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) -. Terry Dill didn't just break the record for biggest catch in the striped bass category -- he shattered it. The old ... «WDAM-TV, Jul 15»
8
First Class:Dill Teaches Flight Instruction to BSU Students
Dill is on track to begin a full-time career as a pilot upon his graduation from ... Last Saturday Dill spent his first day as a flight instructor, taking a ... «Lynn Journal, Jul 15»
9
How to make lamb stew in a creamy dill sauce
No wonder then that one of the island's most iconic dishes is this wonderfully creamy lamb stew with dill, known as dillkött in Swedish (literally ... «The Local.se, Jul 15»
10
Devil's Dill sandwiches delivers -- and delivers late -- in SE Portland …
A salami, mortadella, provolone and kale sandwich with cherry pepper relish from the Devil's Dill sandwich shop. (Michael Russell, The ... «OregonLive.com, Jun 15»
REFERENCE
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