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common basil

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Noun

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

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Synonyms:
sweet basil Ocimum basilicum

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