basil
Pronunciation: [ˈbeɪ.zəl]
Word
Context: “cooking”
(noun) a type of herb used to flavor food. It has green leaves and a strong smell. You often find it in dishes like pesto or salads.
Example
I added fresh basil to the pasta sauce, and it tasted amazing.
Example
The soup was bland because I forgot to put any basil in it.
Example
Do you like to use basil in your cooking?
Context: “plants”
(noun) a plant that belongs to the mint family. It grows in warm weather and has fragrant leaves that people love to use in cooking.
Example
I planted basil in my garden, and it grew really well.
Example
There was no basil in the garden this year because I forgot to plant it.
Example
Can basil grow in colder climates?
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