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English noun: sweet basil | |||
| 1. | sweet 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 | common basil, Ocimum basilicum | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | basil | ||
| Part holonym | basil, sweet basil | ||
| 2. | sweet basil (food) leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried | ||
| Synonyms | basil | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | herb | ||
| Part meronym | common basil, Ocimum basilicum, sweet basil | ||
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