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Meanings of Ocimum basilicum in English

Portuguese
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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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Examples for "common basil"
Examples for "common basil"
1
Similarly in Voigtland, the common basil was regarded as a test of chastity, withering in the hands of the impure.
The Folk-lore of Plants
2
In the same family we have the sage and the sweet or common basil, also giving up their essential oils on distillation.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 643, April 28, 1888
1
It was odd, like... moss and sweet basil combined, he decided.
Brotherhood of the Wolf
2
And he said again, 'The sweet basil of the dykes.'
The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume I
3
Amalfi Sunray is for those who reject the colder seasons, offering sun-scorched oranges and sweet basil.
The Guardian
4
Quoth he, 'The sweet basil of the dykes.'
The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume I
5
Generally, aroma compounds make up a larger proportion of young sweet basil leaves than old, by as much as five times.
On food and cooking: the science and lore of the kitchen
Translations for Ocimum basilicum
Portuguese
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