Sweet Basil (Noun)
Meaning 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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Fresh sweet basil leaves are often used in salads and as a garnish for various Italian dishes.
- The fragrance of sweet basil wafted through the air as she walked through the garden.
- She added a few sprigs of sweet basil to the homemade pesto sauce for extra flavor.
- The recipe called for a handful of chopped sweet basil to be added to the Thai curry.
- In the summer, the farmer's market is filled with vendors selling fresh bundles of sweet basil.
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Meaning 2
Leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Caprese salad typically consists of mozzarella, tomato, and fresh sweet basil leaves.
- She carefully snipped a few sprigs of sweet basil from her garden to add to the pasta sauce.
- This homemade pesto recipe relies heavily on the pungent flavor of fresh sweet basil leaves.
- Sweet basil, oregano, and thyme added an aromatic blend to the roasted vegetable soup.
- One reason some gardens falter is because they fail to properly dry or preserve the annual sweet basil crop.