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basil meaning and definition
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Definition of basil (noun)
- any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
- (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)
- synonyms: Basil of Caesarea, Basil the Great, St. Basil, St. Basil the Great
- leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
- synonyms: sweet basil
Source: Princeton University Wordnet