HyperDic: basil_balm

English > 2 senses of the expression basil balm:
NOUNplantbasil balm, Monarda clinopodiaperennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls
plantbasil balm, basil thyme, mother of thyme, Acinos arvensis, Satureja acinosfragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers
English > basil balm: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningperennial herb of North America (New York to Illinois and mountains of Alaska) having aromatic leaves and clusters of yellowish-pink balls.
SynonymMonarda clinopodia
Broadermonarda, wild bergamotAny of various aromatic herbs of the genus Monarda
English > basil balm: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningfragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America.
Synonymsbasil thyme, mother of thyme, Acinos arvensis, Satureja acinos
Member ofAcinos, genus Acinosplants closely allied to the genera ... / genera Satureja and Calamintha
Broaderherb, herbaceous plantA plant lacking a permanent woody stem

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