Dill is an herb with feathery leaves and small seeds, used to flavor foods like pickles, fish, and soups. Both its leaves and seeds have a fresh, slightly tangy taste.
From Old English "dile," related to similar words in other Germanic languages. It may be linked to a root meaning "to soothe," because dill was once used as a calming medicine.
Dill isn’t just for pickles—historically it was also a home remedy for soothing digestion and even calming babies. Its strong smell was powerful enough that people once hung it in homes to ward off bad influences.
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