basil Neutral 🟢 Beginner (A1)

Noun
basil
Meaning

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a popular, fragrant herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), widely used in cooking, traditional medicine, and home gardening across the globe.

  • Therefore, cooking of fresh produce such as basil may be needed to prevent cyclosporiasis, especially during outbreaks and in areas of endemicity.
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