Synonyms for basil
ˈbæz əl, ˈbæs-, ˈbeɪ zəl, -səlbasil

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1. basilnoun

   any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

   Synonyms:
   sweet basil

2. Basil, St. Basil, Basil of Caesarea, Basil the Great, St. Basil the Greatnoun

   (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)

   Synonyms:
   sweet basil

3. basil, sweet basilnoun

   leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried

   Synonyms:
   common basil, sweet basil

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1. List of paraphrases for "basil":

   basile, rayhan, basel

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1. basil

   Synonyms:
   Ocimum basilicum, basilisk, common basil, herbe royale, sweet basil

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1. Aysegul Sanford:

   This Italian-inspired baked chicken Parmesan will have your other half falling in love all over again, the creaminess from the cheese balances nicely with the tangy rich tomato sauce and the fresh basil offers some herbal accents. It offers all the satisfaction and indulgence of the original dish but with a healthy twist. Use this recipe for perfect golden crispy chicken every time without the need for frying.

2. Philip Powell:

   the Basil Spence Syndrome. When Coventry Cathedral was going up and in the public eye, he went through a lean period when he wasn't offered any jobs at all because people thought he wouldn't have time for anything else.

3. Kristy Del Coro:

   Many foods found at the farmers' market are so delicious eaten on their own, they require minimal preparation, you don't even need to buy a lot at once -- start by purchasing a few foods that are familiar to you and simple to prepare, like tomatoes, basil and mozzarella to make a classic caprese salad.

4. Joe Sliwkowski:

   Basil has anti-inflammatory properties, so if my kids have bites I just take the leaf, crinkle it and rub it on the skin.