Etymology :Middle French basile, from Late Latin basilicum, from Greek basilikon, from neuter of basilikos. Pronunciation :'ba-z&l, 'bA-, -s&l. Function :noun. Date :15th century.
| Basil | derived from an early saint, in quiet but steady use in the UK | en | |||
| basil | The name is also given to several kinds of mountain mint (Pycnanthemum) | en | |||
| basil | minimum, the leaves of which are used in cookery | en | |||
| basil | The skin of a sheep tanned with bark | en | |||
| basil | - Sweet basil, to Italians, is a symbol of love What most of us love is basil's pungent, spicy-clove flavor and aroma No other herb stands out quite like basil for its aroma Shred its leaves and the pungent smell fills the air, and it has a flavor to match | en | |||
| basil | leaves or the common basil; used fresh or dried (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) any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum | en | |||
| basil | The name given to several aromatic herbs of the Mint family, but chiefly to the common or sweet basil (Ocymum basilicum), and the bush basil, or lesser basil (O | en | |||
| basil | To grind or form the edge of to an angle | en | |||
| basil | ocimum | en | |||
| basil | The leaves of this plant used as a herb | en | |||
| basil | A plant (Ocimum basilicum) | en | |||
| basil | The slope or angle to which the cutting edge of a tool, as a plane, is ground | en | |||
| basil | A member of the mint family, basil has a flavor similar to bay leaves and oregano, and somewhat minty It can usually be found fresh or dried Fresh basil is used to make pesto | en | |||
| basil | Give me your good wishes | en | |||
| basil | leaves or the common basil; used fresh or dried | en | |||
| basil | Tulsi Herb | en | |||
| basil | (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) | en | |||
| basil | any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum | en | |||
| basil | Basil is a strong-smelling and strong-tasting herb that is used in cooking, especially with tomatoes. known as Basil Bulgaroctonus ("Slayer of the Bulgars") born 957/958 died Dec. 15, 1025 Byzantine emperor (976-1025). Crowned coemperor with his brother in 960, he had to exile the grand chamberlain (985) and defeat rival generals (989) in order to gain the authority to rule. Basil became one of the strongest Byzantine emperors, winning territory in the Balkans, Mesopotamia, Armenia, and Georgia. He was noted for his victory (1014) in the war with Bulgaria, which ended with his blinding all the soldiers in the defeated Bulgarian army. He increased his domestic authority by attacking the landed interests of the military aristocracy and of the church. Because Basil left no able successor, the gains of his rule were soon undone. known as Basil the Macedonian born 826/835, Thrace died Aug. 29, 886 Byzantine emperor (867-86) and founder of the Macedonian dynasty. Born into a peasant family in Macedonia, he won employment in official circles in Constantinople and was made chamberlain by the reigning emperor, Michael III. He became coemperor with Michael in 866 and murdered him the next year. Basil won victories against Muslim forces along the eastern borders of Asia Minor and asserted control over Slavs in the Balkans. He gained ground in southern Italy but lost Syracuse (878) and other key cities in Sicily to the Muslims. He also formulated the Greek legal code known as the Basilica. In later life Basil showed signs of madness. Herb consisting of the dried leaves of Ocimum basilicum, an annual herb of the mint family, native to India and Iran. The dried large-leaf varieties have a fragrant aroma faintly reminiscent of anise, with a warm, sweet, aromatic, mildly pungent flavour. The dried leaves of common basil are less fragrant and more pungent. Basil is widely grown as a kitchen herb. Tea made from basil leaves is a stimulant. The heart-shaped basil leaf is a symbol of love in Italy. Basil II Basil Bulgaroctonus Basil I Basil the Macedonian Basil the Great Saint Liddell Hart Sir Basil Henry Rathbone Philip St. John Basil Saint Basil the Blessed | en | |||
| basil | stands for good wishes You will need good wishes ( or some row cover) to keep the bugs from enjoying the basil before you do | en | |||
| basil | An herb with a pungent flavor described as a cross between licorice and cloves The ancient Greeks called this member of the mint family the "royal herb " Most varieties have green leaves, but one variety, the opal basil, is purple | en | |||
| basil | Native to India, it has long been a mainstay in Italian cooking Its leaves have a spicy smell and flavor that work well in everything from seafood cocktails and soups to stews and other meat dishes | en | |||
| basil | Type: Herb (fresh leaves, or dried and crumbled) Description: Most varieties have green leaves Member of the mint family Flavor: Sweet clove-like flavor, pungent Uses: Chicken, eggs, fish, pasta, tomatoes, Italian and Mediterranean recipes | en | |||
| basil | Soothes and tones Use sparingly | en | |||
| basil | A Novell Netware fileserver run by the Office Financial Services and providing access to finance related tools and data | en | |||
| basil | ocimum baslicum a breads, pasta, salads, all meats, vegetables, eggs f, d, frozen | en | |||
| basil | type of aromatic herb used in cooking isim | en | |||
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