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- [baz-uh l, bas-, bey-zuh l, -suh l]
- /ˈbæz əl, ˈbæs-, ˈbeɪ zəl, -səl/
- /ˈbæz.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [baz-uh l, bas-, bey-zuh l, -suh l]
- /ˈbæz əl, ˈbæs-, ˈbeɪ zəl, -səl/
Definitions of basil word
- uncountable noun basil Basil is a strong-smelling and strong-tasting herb that is used in cooking, especially with tomatoes. 3
- noun basil a Eurasian plant, Ocimum basilicum, having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves used as herbs for seasoning: family Lamiaceae (labiates) 3
- noun basil a European plant, Satureja vulgaris (or Clinopodium vulgare), with dense clusters of small pink or whitish flowers: family Lamiaceae 3
- noun basil Saint, called the Great. ?329–379 ad, Greek patriarch: an opponent of Arianism and one of the founders of monasticism. Feast day: Jan 2, June 14, or Jan 1 3
- noun basil a masculine name 3
- noun basil Saint( a.d. 330?-379); Gr. prelate, born in Cappadocia: bishop of Caesarea: his day is Jan. 2: called the Great 3
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Origin of basil
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English basile < Middle French < Late Latin basilicum < Greek basilikón, neuter of basilikós royal. See basilic
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Parts of speech for Basil
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basil popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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