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basil

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/mɐ̃.ʒɨ.ɾi.ˈkɐ̃w̃/man·je·ri·cão

Definition

1

A fragrant herb of the mint family, with green leaves and a distinctive aroma, widely used in cooking.

Usage examples

“I added fresh basil to the tomato sauce for extra flavor.”
“Basil is a key ingredient in many Italian dishes.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

fresh basilbasil leavesbasil plant