bas‧il /ˈbæz
əl $ ˈbeɪ-/
noun [uncountable][
Date: 1400-1500;
Language: Old French;
Origin: basile, from Late Latin, from Greek basilikon, from basilikos; ⇒ basilica]
a strong-smelling and strong-tasting
herb used in cooking
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