We are using cookies
This website uses cookies in order to offer you the most relevant information. By browsing this website, you accept these cookies.
This website uses cookies in order to offer you the most relevant information. By browsing this website, you accept these cookies.
Did you know?
You can double click on a word to look it up on TermGallery.
You can double click on a word to look it up on TermGallery.
Meanings of common basil in English
Portuguese
manjericão 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.
See moreUsage of common basil in English
1
Similarly in Voigtland, the common basil was regarded as a test of chastity, withering in the hands of the impure.
2
In the same family we have the sage and the sweet or common basil, also giving up their essential oils on distillation.