basil

[ baz-uhl, bas-, bey-zuhl, -suhl ]

/ ˈbæz əl, ˈbæs-, ˈbeɪ zəl, -səl /

noun

any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Ocimum, of the mint family: prized for its savory green leaves, sweet basil (O. basilicum) has more than 150 culinary cultivars, including the tiny-leafed bush basil , the large-leafed mammoth basil , and the purple-leafed dark opal basil .

Origin of basil

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English basile, from Middle French, from Late Latin basilicum, from Greek basilikón, neuter of basilikós “royal”; see origin at basilic

Words nearby basil

basifixed, basifugal, basify, basihyal, basihyoid, basil, Basilan, basilar, basilar artery, basilard, basilar membrane

Definition for basil (2 of 2)

Basil

[ baz-uhl, bas-, bey-zuhl, -suhl ]

/ ˈbæz əl, ˈbæs-, ˈbeɪ zəl, -səl /

noun

Saint. Also Basilius. "the Great", a.d. 329?–379, bishop of Caesarea in Asia Minor (brother of Saint Gregory of Nyssa).

a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “royal.”

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Example sentences from the Web for basil

In the sixth episode of the BBC comedy series, Basil Fawlty is desperately trying to serve dinner to a party of German guests.
Life Under Air Strikes: Children Under Fire Will Never Forget — or Forgive|Clive Irving|August 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And like David Paterson, another indulged child of another New York political powerhouse, Basil Paterson.
Andrew Cuomo’s Do-Gooders Done Wrong|Lloyd Green|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The complaint is someone was rude to me, my salad was incomplete, they left the basil off my TBM.
If Cosi Wants to Make a Profit, It Needs to Increase Wages|Daniel Gross|August 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There is, in Harlem, a “gang of four”: Percy Sutton, Basil Paterson, Charlie Rangel, and Dinkins.
Bill Lynch, the Culminator|Michael Tomasky|August 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST

In addition to Central Park, they have new raised bed gardens on the rooftop with basil, sage, thyme, tomatoes, and squash.
Honey Harvest at the Waldorf Astoria’s Beehives|Josh Dzieza|August 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"I cannot expel the passion that rankles in my blood," Basil interposed darkly.
Under the Witches' Moon|Nathan Gallizier
Basil Williamson found her deep in thought when he came to tell her of the progress of the wounded.
Sophy of Kravonia|Anthony Hope
Basil shook his fist at the avenue of elms—his favorite playground.
Sophy of Kravonia|Anthony Hope
Basil never forgot it; the rooms were not crowded, the pictures beautiful, and Lady Amelie in one of her most graceful moods.
The Coquette's Victim|Charlotte M. Braeme
Yet again he found her seated at a table between Dunvegan and Basil Dreaulond where she thought to be secure.
The Law of the North (Originally published as Empery)|Samuel Alexander White

British Dictionary definitions for basil (1 of 2)

basil

/ (ˈbæzəl) /

noun

Also called: sweet basil a Eurasian plant, Ocimum basilicum, having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves used as herbs for seasoning: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

Also called: wild basil a European plant, Satureja vulgaris (or Clinopodium vulgare), with dense clusters of small pink or whitish flowers: family Lamiaceae

basil-thyme a European plant, Acinos arvensis, having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers: family Lamiaceae

Word Origin for basil

C15: from Old French basile, from Late Latin basilicum, from Greek basilikon, from basilikos royal, from basileus king

British Dictionary definitions for basil (2 of 2)

Basil

/ (ˈbæzəl) /

noun

Saint, called the Great, ?329–379 ad, Greek patriarch: an opponent of Arianism and one of the founders of monasticism. Feast day: Jan 2, June 14, or Jan 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	basil
释义	basil [ baz-uhl, bas-, bey-zuhl, -suhl ] / ˈbæz əl, ˈbæs-, ˈbeɪ zəl, -səl / noun any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Ocimum, of the mint family: prized for its savory green leaves, sweet basil (O. basilicum) has more than 150 culinary cultivars, including the tiny-leafed bush basil , the large-leafed mammoth basil , and the purple-leafed dark opal basil . Origin of basil First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English basile, from Middle French, from Late Latin basilicum, from Greek basilikón, neuter of basilikós “royal”; see origin at basilic Words nearby basil basifixed, basifugal, basify, basihyal, basihyoid, basil, Basilan, basilar, basilar artery, basilard, basilar membrane Definition for basil (2 of 2) Basil [ baz-uhl, bas-, bey-zuhl, -suhl ] / ˈbæz əl, ˈbæs-, ˈbeɪ zəl, -səl / noun Saint. Also Basilius. "the Great", a.d. 329?–379, bishop of Caesarea in Asia Minor (brother of Saint Gregory of Nyssa). a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “royal.” Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for basil In the sixth episode of the BBC comedy series, Basil Fawlty is desperately trying to serve dinner to a party of German guests. Life Under Air Strikes: Children Under Fire Will Never Forget — or Forgive\|Clive Irving\|August 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And like David Paterson, another indulged child of another New York political powerhouse, Basil Paterson. Andrew Cuomo’s Do-Gooders Done Wrong\|Lloyd Green\|July 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The complaint is someone was rude to me, my salad was incomplete, they left the basil off my TBM. If Cosi Wants to Make a Profit, It Needs to Increase Wages\|Daniel Gross\|August 22, 2013\|DAILY BEAST There is, in Harlem, a “gang of four”: Percy Sutton, Basil Paterson, Charlie Rangel, and Dinkins. Bill Lynch, the Culminator\|Michael Tomasky\|August 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In addition to Central Park, they have new raised bed gardens on the rooftop with basil, sage, thyme, tomatoes, and squash. Honey Harvest at the Waldorf Astoria’s Beehives\|Josh Dzieza\|August 3, 2013\|DAILY BEAST "I cannot expel the passion that rankles in my blood," Basil interposed darkly. Under the Witches' Moon\|Nathan Gallizier Basil Williamson found her deep in thought when he came to tell her of the progress of the wounded. Sophy of Kravonia\|Anthony Hope Basil shook his fist at the avenue of elms—his favorite playground. Sophy of Kravonia\|Anthony Hope Basil never forgot it; the rooms were not crowded, the pictures beautiful, and Lady Amelie in one of her most graceful moods. The Coquette's Victim\|Charlotte M. Braeme Yet again he found her seated at a table between Dunvegan and Basil Dreaulond where she thought to be secure. The Law of the North (Originally published as Empery)\|Samuel Alexander White British Dictionary definitions for basil (1 of 2) basil / (ˈbæzəl) / noun Also called: sweet basil a Eurasian plant, Ocimum basilicum, having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves used as herbs for seasoning: family Lamiaceae (labiates) Also called: wild basil a European plant, Satureja vulgaris (or Clinopodium vulgare), with dense clusters of small pink or whitish flowers: family Lamiaceae basil-thyme a European plant, Acinos arvensis, having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers: family Lamiaceae Word Origin for basil C15: from Old French basile, from Late Latin basilicum, from Greek basilikon, from basilikos royal, from basileus king British Dictionary definitions for basil (2 of 2) Basil / (ˈbæzəl) / noun Saint, called the Great, ?329–379 ad, Greek patriarch: an opponent of Arianism and one of the founders of monasticism. Feast day: Jan 2, June 14, or Jan 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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