basil
nounmasculine/mɐ̃.ʒɨ.ɾi.ˈkɐ̃w̃/high
man·je·ri·cão
Definition
A fragrant herb of the mint family, with green leaves and a distinctive aroma, widely used in cooking.
I added fresh basil to the tomato sauce for extra flavor.
Basil is a key ingredient in many Italian dishes.
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Common collocations
fresh basilbasil leavesbasil plant
Etymology
Do árabe 'marǧanǧūn'.