masc. proper name, from Latin Basilius, from Greek Basileios "kingly, royal," from basileus "king," which is of unknown origin, possibly from a language of Asia Minor (compare Lydi [..]

aromatic shrubby plant, early 15c., from Old French basile (15c., Modern French basilic), from Medieval Latin basilicum, from Greek basilikon (phyton) "royal (plant)," from basileus "ki [..]

Ocimum basilicum

or Sweet Basil, is a go to ingredient in the heat of the summer for dishes that include freshly cut tomatoes. They are natural partners. In flower arrangements, I appreciate the bright green color of the shiny large leaves. They are a great filler, and an aromatic compliment to a summer flower arrangement.

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Native to India, it has long been a mainstay in Italian cooking. Its leaves have a spicy smell and flavor that work well in everything from seafood cocktails and soups to stews and other meat dishes.

An herb commonly used in Italian cooking with a strong sweet flavor. Basil is used with many dishes but is most commonly paired with tomatoes. Basil also is one of the main ingredients in pesto, a thi [..]

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Pronounce it: ba-zilMost closely associated with Mediterranean cooking but also very prevalent in Asian food, the herb basil has a sweet, strong aroma and flavour. There are three main Mediterranean t [..]

Basil means “king” in Greek. It has been highly regarded throughout the ages.  Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a sun-loving annual with highly aromatic leaves that have pleasant spicy odor and taste [..]

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Native to India, it has long been a mainstay in Italian cooking. Its leaves have a spicy smell and flavor that work well in everything from seafood cocktails and soups to stews and other meat dishes.

Fresh Jamaican basil herb has a pungent flavor that some describe as a cross between licorice and cloves. It's a key herb in cooking some Jamaican food recipes, becoming more and more popular in Jamaican cuisine. Most varieties of basil have green leaves, lemon basil and cinnamon basil have green leaves but their perfumed fragrance and flavor [..]

Purple: also known as royal or opal basil; has an almost clove-like scent.Thai: also known as bai kaprow or holy basil, Thai basil has small, crinkly leaves with a strong, somewhat bitter, flavour.

Herb which is widely used in Italian dishes, most particularly with tomato-based entrees. Basil is used to make pesto and is also an excellent seasonin for chicken and fish. Plant basil between your t [..]

(n) any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum(n) (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresi [..]

A Plant species of the genus OCIMUM, Family Lamiaceae. It is a Condiment with carminative properties.

Basil is a natural herb that has been shown to have antioxidant properties in the oil of the plant. This herb enhances the flavor of foods.

an herb and member of the mint family; has soft, shiny light green leaves, small white flowers and a strong, pungent peppery flavor reminiscent of licorice and cloves (other varieties are available wi [..]

an herb and member of the mint family; has soft, shiny light green leaves, small white flowers and a strong, pungent peppery flavor reminiscent of licorice and cloves (other varieties are available with flavors reminiscent of foods such as cinnamon, garlic, lemon and chocolate); available fresh and dried; also known as sweet basil.

sweet clove-like green leaf plant used, dried or fresh, to flavour

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From the Greek name Βασίλειος (Basileios), which was derived from βασιλεύς (basileus) meaning " [..]

Means "brave, valiant" in Arabic.