Dills

/dɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dill; multiple plants of the dill herb or multiple seeds/leaves from the dill plant used in cooking.

Etymology

From Old English 'dylle' with origins in Germanic languages. The herb has been cultivated since ancient times and was mentioned in biblical texts and Egyptian medical papyri.

Kelly Says

Dill pollen is a favorite snack for many beneficial insects, and farmers use it as a 'trap crop' to lure pests away from vegetables—it's basically nature's pest control bouncer!

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