basil
word
Definition
A fragrant herb with green leaves, often used to add flavor to food, especially in Italian dishes like pasta and pizza.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal, used to refer to the herb in cooking. Common collocations: 'fresh basil', 'basil leaves', 'basil pesto'. Not to be confused with 'basilisk' (a mythical creature) or the male given name 'Basil'.
Spanish: albahacaPortuguese (BR): manjericãoPortuguese (PT): manjericãoChinese (Simplified): 罗勒Chinese (Traditional): 羅勒Hindi: तुलसीArabic: ريحانBengali: তুলসী - বাসিল (ভোজ্য উদ্ভিদের জন্য)Russian: базиликJapanese: バジルVietnamese: húng quếKorean: 바질Turkish: fesleğenUrdu: تلسی - بیزل (کھانے والا پودا)Indonesian: kemangi - basil
Example Sentences
We grow basil in our garden.
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I put basil on my pizza.
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Fresh basil smells very strong.
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Could you add a little more basil to the sauce?
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My favorite salad dressing has lemon and chopped basil.
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If you like homemade pesto, make sure you use lots of fresh basil.
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