basil
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++bas·il /ˈbæzəl $ ˈbeɪ-/ noun [uncountable] 
DFHBPa strong-smelling and strong-tasting herb used in cooking 罗勒〔一种味浓的香草，用于烹调〕
DFHBPa strong-smelling and strong-tasting herb used in cooking 罗勒〔一种味浓的香草，用于烹调〕Examples from the Corpus
basil• Stir in parsley and basil just before serving.• We have also had great success with grapevine cuttings and herb sprigs, such as basil and thyme.• Combine basil, garlic, rice vinegar, olive oil, water, salt and Sichuan pepper to taste.• We also like to use large bunches of basil and other fresh herbs, which impart a unique flavor of their own.• When smooth, add the basil and pepper to taste.• Why do you put the basil on first?Origin basil (1400-1500) Old French basile, from Late Latin, from Greek basilikon, from basilikos; → BASILICAbas·il nounChineseSyllable
strong-tasting a and strong-smelling herb Corpus used in
basil
bas‧il /ˈbæzəl $ ˈbeɪ-/
noun [uncountable]
a strong-smelling and strong-tasting herb used in cooking
bas‧il /ˈbæzəl $ ˈbeɪ-/
noun [uncountable] Date: 1400-1500
Language: Old French
Origin: basile, from Late Latin, from Greek basilikon, from basilikos; ⇨ basilica
Language: Old French
Origin: basile, from Late Latin, from Greek basilikon, from basilikos; ⇨ basilica
a strong-smelling and strong-tasting herb used in cooking
