Dill
/dɪl/noun
A fragrant herb in the parsley family, used for flavoring food and pickling.
Did you know?Dill’s English name is ancient and likely comes from a Germanic root meaning “to lull” or “soothe,” which fits its old reputation as a calming herb.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*dillōną
“to lull, soothe, or calm”
Old English
OE
dile
“dill, the aromatic herb”
Old Norse
ON
dilla
“to soothe, lull”
Middle English
ME
dille
“dill, the herb”
Modern English
English
dill
“the aromatic herb Anethum graveolens”