"dillwater" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From dill + water. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dill|water}} dill + water Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dillwater (uncountable)
  1. A liquid produced by infusing dillseed in water (generally used medicinally, particularly to treat colic or flatulence in infants). Tags: uncountable Synonyms: dill water, dill-water Related terms: gripe water
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