basil

• 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。

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

1. Aromatic herbA2formalculinary

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

   罗勒

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

2. Leaves used as seasoningA2formalculinary

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

   罗勒

   • 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.

   同义词sweet basil