common basil

Definitions of common basil
  1. noun
    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, sweet basil
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    type of:
    basil
    any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
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