Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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common basil | Yes | No | No | No |
basil | Yes | No | No | No |
common basil (noun) | basil (noun) |
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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 | leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried |
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum |