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basil
1[ baz-uhl, bas-, bey-zuhl, -suhl ]
noun
- any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Ocimum, of the mint family: prized for its savory green leaves, sweet basil (O. basilicum) has more than 150 culinary cultivars, including the tiny-leafed bush basil, the large-leafed mammoth basil, and the purple-leafed dark opal basil.
Basil
1/ ˈæə /
noun
- Basil, Saint?329379MGreekMISC: patriarchRELIGION: saint Saint , called the Great , ?329–379 ad , Greek patriarch: an opponent of Arianism and one of the founders of monasticism. Feast day: Jan 2, June 14, or Jan 1
basil
2/ ˈæə /
noun
- Also calledsweet basil a Eurasian plant, Ocimum basilicum , having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves used as herbs for seasoning: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
- Also calledwild basil a European plant, Satureja vulgaris (or Clinopodium vulgare ), with dense clusters of small pink or whitish flowers: family Lamiaceae
- basil-thymea European plant, Acinos arvensis , having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers: family Lamiaceae
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Origin of basil1
C15: from Old French basile , from Late Latin basilicum , from Greek basilikon , from basilikos royal, from basileus king
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I could taste the raw garlic and basil and adjust.
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Lira dices strawberries and basil for dessert empanadas.
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And true to their nature, the Trigos also are offering a few companion plants, such as tomatillos, basil and Persian cucumbers.
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Not long before the fire, Max realized he could set out a bowl of tomatoes and basil and leave out a cup for money.
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Moreover, myrcene is a natural component of mangoes, citrus juices, cardamom, and herbs including basil, parsley and wild thyme.
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