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"Basil" Definition

noun

An Old World aromatic annual herb (Ocimum basilicum) in the mint family, cultivated for its leaves. Also called sweet basil.
Any of various plants in the genus Ocimum, native to warm regions, having aromatic foliage and terminal clusters of small, usually white flowers.
The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.
Any of several aromatic herbs (genus ) of the mint family.
The dried or fresh leaves of a basil used especially as a seasoning.

biographical name

Saint 329–379 church father; bishop of Caesarea.
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