1. (noun) 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

• common basil
• ocimum basilicum

2. (noun) leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried

• basil

1. (noun) 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

• basil

2. (noun) leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried

• herb