English noun: common basil | |||
1. | common basil (plant) 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 | Ocimum basilicum, sweet basil | ||
Broader (hypernym) | basil | ||
Part holonym | basil, sweet basil | ||