Ocimum basilicum
Ocimum basilicum 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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Sweet basil and Ocimum basilicum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sweet basil" instead a noun phrase "Ocimum basilicum".
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
Ocimum basilicum and sweet basil are semantically related. You can use "Ocimum basilicum" instead a noun phrase "Sweet basil".
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