noun
- an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially in Italian dishes
Examples
- She added fresh basil to the tomato sauce.
- The recipe calls for two tablespoons of chopped basil.
- Basil is essential for making authentic pesto.
- The garden was filled with the scent of basil and oregano.
- He garnished the pizza with fresh basil leaves.
- Thai basil has a slightly different flavor than sweet basil.