anethum
|a-ne-thum|
C2
/əˈniːθəm/
dill plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anethum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'anethum', which was derived from the Greek word 'anēthon', meaning 'dill'.
Historical Evolution
'anēthon' transformed into the Latin word 'anethum', and eventually became the modern English word 'anethum'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dill', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as dill.
Anethum is often used in cooking for its aromatic leaves and seeds.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/22 09:23