Basil

Basil

Herb (fresh leaves, or dried and crumbled) Description: Most varieties have green leaves, some purple. Member of the mint family. Sweet, peppery flavor, aromatic. Uses: chicken, eggs, fish, pasta, pesto, tomatoes, Italian and Mediterranean recipes

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basil

Culinary arts; Cooking

Called the "royal herb" by ancient Greeks, this annual is a member of the mint family. Fresh basil has a pungent flavor that some describe as a cross between licorice and cloves. ...

basil

Science; General science

An annual herb ( Ocimum basilicum ) of the mint family (Labiatae), grown from seed for its highly scented leaves. It is sold fresh or dried, and its essential oil is used in ...

basil

Food (other); Herbs & spices

Member of the mint family. It has green leaves.

basil

Medical; Health care; Medicine

A plant species of the genus ocimum, family lamiaceae. It is a condiment with carminative properties.

basilic

Language; Dictionaries

Royal; kingly; also, basilican.

basil

Language; Dictionaries

To grind or form the edge of to an angle.

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