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Definition of basil - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
culinary herbaromatic herb used in cooking
- Fresh basil enhances the flavor of tomato sauce..
2.
botanyTECH. plant of the genus Ocimum used as a herbTECH.
- Basil grows well in sunny gardens.
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aromatic herb used in cooking 
plant of the genus Ocimum used as a herb
Expressions with basil
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herb with aromatic leaves used in cooking
Common basil is essential in making pesto.
aromatic plant used in food, home remedies, and scented extracts
She adds holy basil to soup and dries some for herbal tea.
plant with aromatic leaves used in cooking
Sweet basil grows well in warm gardens.
herb with lemon-flavored leaves
I added lemon basil to the pasta.
perennial herb with aromatic narrow leaves
Basil mint grows well in my garden.
aromatic herb with basil scent and thyme look used in cooking
Basil thyme adds a unique flavor to dishes.
type of basil with sweet, anise-like flavor
Thai basil is often used in Southeast Asian cooking.
perennial herb with aromatic foliage and pink flowers
Basil balm grows abundantly in eastern North America.
Origin of basil
Greek, basileus (king)
Terms with basil included in their meaning
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food
traditional pizza with basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella
cooking
butter mixed with herbs like parsley or basil
cuisine
Italian sauce with basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese
italian tomato sauce
simple Italian tomato sauce with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil
food
italian salad with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil
food
french vegetable soup finished with basil, garlic, and oil sauce
cooking
cold sauce with garlic, basil, and olive oil
herb
type of basil with sweet, anise-like flavor
medical
soothing ointment made from basil
cooking
flavor combining basil and mint
plant
aromatic herb with basil scent and thyme look used in cooking
Examples of basil in a sentence
Basil grows well in sunny gardens. I added fresh basil to the pasta. Basil leaves are essential in pesto recipes.
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- French:basilic, ...
- German:Basilikum, ...
- Italian:basilico, ...
- Spanish:albahaca, ...
- Portuguese:manjericão, ...
- Chinese:罗勒, 九层塔, ...
- Japanese:バジル, ...
- Arabic:رَيْحان, ...
- Hebrew:בָּזִילִיקוּם, בָּזִילִיקוּם, ...
- Russian:базилик, ...
- Ukrainian:базилік, ...
- Hindi:बेसिल, जड़ी बूटी, ...
Definition of Basil - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
namesmale given name from Ancient Greek
- Basil attended the meeting with his colleagues.
2.
saintDated bishop of Caesarea and Doctor of the ChurchDated
- Basil was known for his theological contributions.
Origin of Basil
Greek, basileus (king)
Examples of Basil in a sentence
Everyone was excited to see Basil at the reunion. Basil's teachings influenced many Christian doctrines. The writings of Basil are studied in theology classes.
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- French:Basil, Basile, ...
- German:Basil, Basilius, ...
- Italian:Basilio, ...
- Spanish:Basilio, ...
- Portuguese:Basil, Basílio, ...
- Chinese:巴兹尔, 巴西尔, ...
- Japanese:バジル, バシル, ...
- Arabic:باسِل, باسِيلْيُوس, ...
- Hebrew:בֵּיְזִיל, בָּזִיל, ...
- Russian:Бэзил, Василий, ...
- Ukrainian:Василь, Василій, ...
- Hindi:बेसिल, ...
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