Basil — synonyms, definition
1. basil (Noun)
5 synonyms
Basil of Caesarea Basil the Great St. Basil St. Basil the Great sweet basil
3 definitions
basil (Noun) — (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379).
basil (Noun) — Any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum.
basil (Noun) — Leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried.
12 types of
Church Father Doctor of the Church Father of the Church doctor father herb herbaceous plant saint theologian theologiser theologist theologizer
3 types
Ocimum basilicum common basil sweet basil
5 parts of
Ocimum Ocimum basilicum common basil genus Ocimum sweet basil