Basil (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
Any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
Leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.