Definition

A type of herb with feathery leaves and small yellow flowers, commonly used in cooking for flavoring dishes, especially pickles and salads.

Example

I added some dillweed to the salad for extra flavor.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with dillweed?

No, I haven't! What does it taste like?

It's got a fresh, slightly tangy flavor that's great in salads.

That sounds delicious! I should definitely give dillweed a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'dillweed' is formed from 'dill' (from Old English *dile*, meaning a type of herb) and 'weed' (from Old English *wēod*, meaning a plant or herb). Together, 'dillweed' refers to the herb dill, specifically its leafy parts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dill' as the name of the herb and 'weed' as a term for a plant. This helps you remember that 'dillweed' refers to the leafy parts of the dill herb.

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