basil Sentence Examples
- The fragrant aroma of basil permeated the kitchen, tantalizing taste buds.
- The bright green basil leaves added a vibrant pop of color to the Caprese salad.
- The chef carefully snipped fresh basil over the steaming pasta, releasing its herbaceous essence.
- The basil pesto was a delicious and versatile sauce, perfect for pizzas, pasta, and sandwiches.
- The lush basil plants in the herb garden grew tall and bushy, their leaves glistening in the sunlight.
- The sweet and slightly peppery flavor of basil complemented the tangy sweetness of tomatoes in the classic combination.
- The basil-infused olive oil gave a delicate aromatic touch to grilled vegetables.
- The medicinal properties of basil, such as its antibacterial and antifungal qualities, have been used for centuries.
- The sweet basil variety was preferred for its milder and more delicate taste than the common basil.
- The vibrant green color of basil leaves is due to the high concentration of chlorophyll they contain.
basil Meaning
basil (n)
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)
leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
basil (n.)
The slope or angle to which the cutting edge of a tool, as a plane, is ground.
The name given to several aromatic herbs of the Mint family, but chiefly to the common or sweet basil (Ocymum basilicum), and the bush basil, or lesser basil (O. minimum), the leaves of which are used in cookery. The name is also given to several kinds of mountain mint (Pycnanthemum).
The skin of a sheep tanned with bark.
basil (v. t.)
To grind or form the edge of to an angle.
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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
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The fragrant aroma of basil permeated the kitchen, tantalizing taste buds.
The bright green basil leaves added a vibrant pop of color to the Caprese salad.
The chef carefully snipped fresh basil over the steaming pasta, releasing its herbaceous essence.
The basil pesto was a delicious and versatile sauce, perfect for pizzas, pasta, and sandwiches.
