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Noun: common basil
  1. 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
    - sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum

Derived forms: common basils

Type of: basil

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