basil

A noun referring to an aromatic herb from the genus Ocimum, whose leaves are used fresh or dried as a culinary seasoning.

deEin aromatisches Kraut der Gattung Ocimum, dessen Blätter frisch oder getrocknet als kulinarisches Gewürz verwendet werden.ruСуществительное, обозначающее ароматическую траву из рода Ocimum, листья которой используются в свежем или сушеном виде в качестве кулинарной приправы.esSustantivo que designa una hierba aromática del género Ocimum, cuyas hojas se usan frescas o secas como condimento culinario.frNom désignant une plante aromatique du genre Ocimum, dont les feuilles sont utilisées fraîches ou séchées comme condiment culinaire.ptErva aromática do gênero Ocimum, cujas folhas são usadas frescas ou secas como tempero culinário.zh一种唇形科罗勒属的芳香草本植物，其叶片常作为烹饪香料使用，可鲜用或干用。arنبات عشبي عطري من جنس الأوكيموم (Ocimum)، تُستخدم أوراقه الطازجة أو المجففة كتابل في الطهي.

1. Aromatic herb A2 formal culinary

   A fragrant herb from the mint family, used fresh or dried in cooking, especially in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines.

   • She added fresh basil to the pasta sauce.
   • Basil is a key ingredient in pesto.
   • The salad was garnished with basil leaves.

   deAromatisches KrautruАроматная траваesAlbahacafrBasilic (herbe aromatique)ptErva aromáticazh罗勒arعشبة عطرية

2. Leaves used as seasoning A2 formal culinary

   The edible leaves of the basil plant, used to flavor dishes.

   • Dried basil is often used in Italian recipes.
   • He sprinkled basil over the pizza before baking.
   • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of chopped basil.

   deBasilikumruБазиликesAlbahaca (hojas usadas como condimento)frfeuilles de basilic utilisées comme condimentptManjericãozh罗勒arريحان

   Synonyme: sweet basil

• basils plural form
• basils' possessive plural form
• basil's possessive singular form