释义 |
dill I. \ˈdil\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English dile, from Old English; akin to Old Saxon dilli dill, Old High German tilli, Danish dild 1. : any of several plants of the family Umbelliferae; especially : a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic foliage and seeds both of which are used in flavoring pickles and other foods 2. : dill pickle II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English dillen, probably from dul dull, adjective dialect Britain : calm, soothe |