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Meanings of common basil in английском

португальский
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.

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Usage of common basil in английском
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
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Translations for common basil
португальский
manjericão