basil
IPA: bˈæzʌɫ
noun
- A plant (Ocimum basilicum).
- The leaves of this plant used as a herb.
- Any other species in the genus Ocimum.
- The angle to which a joiner's tool is ground away.
- The skin of a sheep tanned with bark.
- (obsolete) A type of cannon.
- (now historical, archaic) A fetter fastened round the ankle of a prisoner.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, in quiet but steady use in the UK.
- Acronym of biphasic acid scavenging utilising ionic liquids.
verb
- (transitive) To grind the edge of a tool to an acute angle.
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Examples of "basil" in Sentences
- There are many varieties of basil.
- Thai basil is a cultivar group of basil.
- But Basil Brush will have to scavenge elsewhere.
- Lemon basil requires the same care as other basil varieties.
- Basil was caught up in the persecution of Julian the Apostate.
- Basil's attitude to the man switches from sarcasm to groveling.
- The epitaph on the tomb celebrated Basil's campaigns and victories.
- I am interested to know the validity of basil repelling whiteflies.
- At this point, grind the sugar into the basil to release the flavors.
- The Great Intercession for the living and the dead is much longer in St. Basil.
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