sweet basil
sweet basil · sweet basils
An herb used for seasoningAn herb used for seasoning (Ocimum basilicum)
Meaning
1 sensesAn herb used for seasoning (Ocimum basilicum)
More definitions
- leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
- 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
Translations
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried: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:common basilOcimum basilicum
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedbasil