basil

basil
[ˈbaz(ə)l, -zɪl]
noun
[mass noun]
  1. an aromatic plant of the mint family, native to tropical Asia. The leaves are used as a culinary herb, especially in Mediterranean dishes[as modifier]
    罗勒
  2. Genus Ocimum, family Labiatae: several species, in particular the annual sweet basil (O. basilicum)
    罗勒属，唇形科：数种，尤指一年生的罗勒（拉丁名O．basilicum）
  3. (亦作 wild basil)a similar European plant which grows in hedges and scrub
    普通风轮莱
  4. Clinopodium vulgare, family Labiatae
    拉丁名 Clinopodium vulgare，唇形科
语源
  1. late Middle English : from Old French basile, via medieval Latin from Greek basilikon, neuter of basilikos 'royal' (see basilica)
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