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sweet basil

DEFINITIONS OF: sweet basil

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n 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

Synonyms:
Ocimum basilicum, common basil
Type of:
basil
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

n leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried

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