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bas·il
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basilian
a monk of the Eastern Christian order of St Basil, founded in Cappadocia in the 4th century ad -
bush basil
See under basil. -
sweet basil
any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Ocimum, of the mint family, as O. basilicum (sweet basil) having purplish-green ovate leaves used in cooking. -
basil thyme
a plant, Acinos thymoides, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves and purplish flowers. -
basilius
Saint, Basil, Saint. -
bruschetta
Bruschetta is a slice of toasted bread which is brushed with olive oil and usually covered with chopped tomatoes.