Dill /(dĭl)/

Dill

n.
  1. 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. (Bot.)

Dill

v. t.
  1. To still; to calm; to soothe, as one in pain. [Obs.]