basil balm
A perennial herb, Monarda clinopodia, found in eastern North America, which has…A perennial herb, Monarda clinopodia, found in eastern North America, which has aromatic foliage and white- or yellowish- pink flowers.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A perennial herb, Monarda clinopodia, found in eastern North America, which has aromatic foliage and white- or yellowish- pink flowers.
perennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls
(uncountable)A fragrant European mint, Clinopodium acinos (syn. Satureja acinos), which has also been naturalised in eastern North America.
fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America
Synonyms
5 synonyms- perennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls:Monarda clinopodia
- fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America:basil thymemother of thymeAcinos arvensisSatureja acinos
Lessons for this word
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