Word Type

Noun

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "basil" can be used as noun, verb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Dbpedia Genus

ocimum

Derived Terms

Asian basil Lao basil Thai basil basil balm basil thyme basiled basilweed common basil field basil hoary basil holy basil lemon basil purple basil sweet basil wild basil

Etymologically Related To

basan bezel

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

herb herbaceous plant

Type Of (IsA)

herb mainstay of italian cuisine plant spice

Part Of

common basil

Receives Action

used in many cuisines

Related Terms

Baz Bazza

Related Terms

acute bark baz herb leaves ocimum ocimum basilicum plant sheep skin tan

Synonym Network

albahaca basan bevel st basil great

Used For

seasoning food

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