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Meanings of basil in English

Russian
базилик душистый
Portuguese
alfavaca
Spanish
ocimum simile
Catalan
ocimum basilicum
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Species of plant.

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базилик душистый
Portuguese
basílio de cesareia

(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)

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Usage of basil in English
1
This is a great way to try your hand at using basil.
Skinny italian: eat it and enjoy it
2
A jello made of basil and chlorophyll would be the green course.
The new yorker
3
Stir in wine, tomatoes, garlic, basil and marjoram; bring to a boil.
The Perdue Chicken Cookbook
4
Serve immediately with sticky rice, lots of Thai basil and fresh chilli.
The Guardian
5
Brush each one with olive oil and top with a basil leaf.
Radio NZ
6
Place a basil leaf on top, then the remaining slice of aubergine.
Radio NZ
7
Transfer meatballs to a large saucepan and pour in the tomato-basil sauce.
Climbing Magazine
8
Add the macerated cherries and sprinkle with the dukkah and basil leaves.
The Guardian
9
This Thai dish is eaten using basil and lettuce leaves as utensils.
The everything thai cookbook: from pad thai to lemongrass chicke...
10
Roughly chop the basil, and add to the salad with the beans.
The Guardian
11
Place lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion and basil leaves in a serving bowl.
News.com.au
12
He uses red onion rings, basil leaves and nigella seeds in it.
The Irish Times
13
Allow to cool, then mix with the basil, radishes and orange segments.
News.com.au
14
Arrange the kabobs on a platter, and garnish with the basil ribbons.
Ebony
15
We can soak the mint and basil and make it into tea.
Nefertiti
16
The kid returned with small plates piled with basil, lime, and sprouts.
206 Bones