peucedanum graveolens

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peucedanum graveolens - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Dill \Dill\ (d[i^]l), n. [AS dile; akin to D. dille, OHG. tilli,
     G. dill, dille, Sw. dill, Dan. dild.] (Bot.)
     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. --Dr. Prior.
     [1913 Webster]