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basil

DEFINITIONS OF: basil

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n any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

Types:
Ocimum basilicum, common basil, sweet basil
annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

n leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried

Synonyms:
sweet basil
Type of:
herb
aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
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