basil


Definition: Meaning of, basil in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbaz(ə)l /

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  1. a strong-smelling and strong-tasting HERB used in cooking
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Basil


Definition: Meaning of, Basil in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbæzl /

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Basil basils
  1. 329-379 Roman Catholic Church the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church
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Basil used in phrases

  • Basil of Caesarea (noun)
    1. 329-379 Roman Catholic Church the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church
  • Basil the Great (noun)
    1. 329-379 Roman Catholic Church the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church
  • Spence, Sir Basil
    1. (1907-76) a British ARCHITECT, who designed Coventry Cathedral
  • basil balm (noun)
    1. New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska perennial herb of North America having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls
    2. fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America
  • basil mint (noun)
    1. perennial herb of the eastern United States having inconspicuous greenish flowers and narrow leaves that are very aromatic when bruised
  • basil thyme (noun)
    1. fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America
  • common basil (noun)
    1. 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
  • sweet basil (noun)
    1. 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
    2. leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
  • wild basil (noun)
    1. aromatic herb having heads of small pink or whitish flowers; widely distributed in United States, Europe and Asia
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