sweet basil
n 1: annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small
white flowers and aromatic leaves; one of the most
important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles,
sauces and some liqueurs [syn: {common basil}, {sweet
basil}, {Ocimum basilicum}]
2: leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried [syn:
{basil}, {sweet basil}]