Basil
Basil noun - Leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried.
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Common basil and basil are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Common basil" with "Basil", this terms are similar.
Nearby Words: basilic, Basilia
Common basil
Common basil noun - 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.
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Synonyms for Common basil
Basil and common basil are semantically related. You can use "Basil" instead a noun phrase "Common basil".
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