basil | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum | |
Related terms: | herb common_basil Ocimum | |
2. | [ noun ] (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379) | |
Synonyms: | basil_the_great st._basil st._basil_the_great basil_of_caesarea | |
Related terms: | theologian Church_Father saint Doctor Roman_Catholic | |
3. | [ noun ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 668 | |
4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 13855 | |
5. | [ noun ] (food) leaves or the common basil; used fresh or dried | |
Synonyms: | sweet_basil | |
Related terms: | herb common_basil | |
Similar spelling: |
Basile Basilio Basilia Bazile Baisley bacilli Basle Basel basal bagel Baxley Basley basely Bakley Bagley baycol |