HyperDic: common_basil

English > 1 sense of the expression common basil:
NOUNplantcommon basil, sweet basil, Ocimum basilicumannual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves
English > common basil: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningAnnual 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.
Synonymssweet basil, Ocimum basilicum
Partsbasil, sweet basilleaves of the common basil
BroaderbasilAny of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

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