noun
- 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.
- synonyms: common basil, Ocimum basilicum
- Leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried.
- synonyms: basil
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