1. Noun
An herb (Peucedanum graveolens), the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, and were formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; -- called also dillseed.
2. Adjective
To still; to calm; to soothe, as one in pain.
3. Noun
aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning
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