basilnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈbæz.əl/us/ˈbeɪ.zəl/a herb with a sweet smell that is used to add flavour in cooking
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Herbs & spices
- allspice
- bay leaf
- black pepper
- borage
- caper
- caraway
- condiment
- coriander
- cumin
- curry paste
- curry powder
- lemon grass
- mace
- marjoram
- masala
- oregano
- spice
- tarragon
- thyme
- turmeric
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Examples from literature
- He used the national colors: red tomato, white cheese, and a green herb called basil.
- Basil. —Sweet basil an aromatic herb is classed among the sweet herbs.
- In the same family we have the sage and the sweet or common basil, also giving up their essential oils on distillation.
- Mix basil with chopped tomatoes.
- Parsley, mint and tarragon should be dried in June or July, thyme, marjoram and savory in July and August, basil and sage in August and September.
- Season with salt, pepper, parsley, green onions, bay leaf, thyme, garlic, cloves, and basil.