The term DILL SEED is composed of three words: ANET (4 letters), HERB (4 letters) and ANISE (5 letters). ANET is a type of HERB, also known as dill weed, which is used in cooking and has a mild ANISE flavor. HERB is a general term for any plant that is used for medicinal, culinary, or aromatic purposes. ANISE is a type of HERB with a sweet, licorice-like flavor that is often used to flavor liqueurs, candies, and other foods. All three words are related to the term DILL SEED, which is the seed of the dill plant, used as a spice in cooking.