Common basil and Sweet basil

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

Sweet basil is a synonym for common basil. In some cases you can use "Sweet basil" instead a noun phrase "Common basil".

Sweet basil

Sweet 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 Sweet basil

Common basil is a synonym for sweet basil. You can use "Common basil" instead a noun phrase "Sweet basil".
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