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
- I'm fascinated by the way this little basil is growing.
- Extract the basil from the water and squeeze it dry as much as possible with your hands.
- Fresh basil is not mentioned in the ingredients portion but I used it in addition to the dried oregano.
- The word basil is derived from the Greek word for king, suggesting that the ancient healers held this aromatic plant in high regard.
- Dr. Corry said, "We get what we call basil cell carecenomas and skin cancer on the eyes right on the margin around the eyelashes," and that requires surgery that could be prevented by thinking a little more about your eyes.
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