dill
word
Definition
A feathery green herb with a strong flavor, often used for seasoning foods like fish, pickles, and salads.
Usage & Nuances
Common in European and Mediterranean dishes. The seeds and leaves are both used, but 'dill' usually refers to the leaves. Not to be confused with fennel, which looks similar. Often used in phrases like 'dill pickles.'
Spanish: eneldoPortuguese (BR): endroPortuguese (PT): endroChinese (Simplified): 莳萝Chinese (Traditional): 蒔蘿Hindi: सोआArabic: شبتBengali: শলুকRussian: укропJapanese: ディルVietnamese: thì làKorean: 딜Turkish: dereotuUrdu: سویاIndonesian: daun dill
Example Sentences
She added fresh dill to the salad.
basic
You need dill seeds to make pickles.
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Dill has a strong, unique taste.
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Would you like some dill on your baked salmon?
natural
I love the smell of dill in fresh pickles!
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Be careful, too much dill can make the dish taste bitter.
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