basiliekruid

Definitions of basiliekruid
  1. noun
    leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
    synonyms: basilicum, bazielkruid
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    type of:
    keukenkruid, keukenkruiden, kruid, toekruid, tuinkruid, tuinkruiden
    aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
  2. noun
    any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
    synonyms: basilicum, bazielkruid
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    types:
    koningskruid
    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:
    kruid
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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