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Noun
/ˈbāzəl/,/ˈbazəl/,
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basils, plural;
  1. An aromatic annual herb of the mint family, native to tropical Asia

  2. The leaves of this plant used as a culinary herb, esp. in Mediterranean dishes

  1. any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
  2. (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)
  3. leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
  4. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) (or), of the family Lamiaceae (mints), is a tender low-growing herb. Basil is a culinary herb prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Southeast Asian cuisines of Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. ...
  5. Basil is a 1998 independent film adaptation of the 1852 novel of the same name. The novel was written by Wilkie Collins; the film adaptation was directed by Radha Bharadwaj, and starred Jared Leto, Derek Jacobi, Claire Forlani, and Christian Slater.
  6. The name Basil (royal, kingly), , has origins from the male Greek name Vassilios which first appeared during the Hellenistic period. ...
  7. Basil (1852) is the second novel written by British author Wilkie Collins, after Antonina.
  8. Basil the Bear (aka Basilocker Flangerati) was the main character on the Canadian children's show Sesame Park. He was portrayed by puppeteer Tim Gosley from 1987-1996 and puppeteer Bob Stutt from 1996-2002.
  9. Numatic International Limited is a British company with a large manufacturing facility located in Chard, Somerset in south-west England. ...
  10. A male given name, in quiet but steady use in the UK
  11. A plant (Ocimum basilicum); The leaves of this plant used as a herb
  12. (Basils) are sheep skins tanned in various ways. English basils are tanned with oak bark, although, as in all other leathers, inferior tannages are now common; Scotch basils are tanned with larch bark, Australian and New Zealand basils with mimosa bark and Turkish basils with galls. ...
  13. A member of the mint family, basil has a flavor similar to bay leaves and oregano, and somewhat minty. It can usually be found fresh or dried. Fresh basil is used to make pesto.
  14. (in  Colonel W. de Basil (Soviet ballet director))
  15. Sweet basil, to Italians, is a symbol of love. What most of us love is basil’s pungent, spicy-clove flavor and aroma. No other herb stands out quite like basil for its aroma. Shred its leaves and the pungent smell fills the air, and it has a flavor to match.
  16. stands for good wishes. You will need good wishes ( or some row cover) to keep the bugs from enjoying the basil before you do.
  17. 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
  18. Although there are many types of basil used in cooking (sweet basil, lemon basil, purple Thai basil), the basil leaf is known for its pungent aroma and flavor similar to mint and clove. ...
  19. Used in kitchens throughout the Mediterranean and in Southeast Asia, basil tastes faintly of anise and cloves. Many different varieties are available, including common green Italian basil and reddish-purple Thai basil.
  20. A sweet herb growing originally in India and tropical areas of Africa, basil was imported centuries ago into Mediterranean Europe, where it became a staple herb. Basil has a pleasant, pungent aroma. ...
  21. Love, psychic development, and protection
  22. A fragrant cousin of mint, delicious in soups, stews, curries and stir-fries. Basil benefits the cardiovascular system and has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
  23. The aroma and flavor of this herb range from peppery and robust to sweet and spicy. Its leaves can be various shades of green or purple. Use the leaves of this herb in dried or fresh form.
  24. An herb with a pungent flavor described as a cross between licorice and cloves. The ancient Greeks called this member of the mint family the "royal herb." Most varieties have green leaves, but one variety, the opal basil, is purple.
  25. Green or purple leaved herb. Used in Thai cooking. Also has medicinal properties.