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Definition of basil noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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basil

noun

basil pronunciation English

ˈbæzl

basil pronunciation American

ˈbæzl

basil pronunciation American

ˈbeɪzl

[uncountable]

a plant with shiny green leaves that smell sweet and are used in cooking as a herb