sweet basil

noun

: a basil (Ocimum basilicum) with whitish or purple flowers that includes several cultivars (such as bush basil)

also : its dried or fresh leaves used especially as a seasoning

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This magnesium body lotion from Neom, $41 at Nordstrom, is scented with notes of English lavender, sweet basil and jasmine and packs a big magnesium punch to relax you. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024 Pair with beef cooked in dark red wine or a salad of roma tomatoes, sliced soft cheeses and sweet basil leaves—Caprese style—but doused with black pepper. —

Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 There are many different species of basils, from the common sweet basil, to a dark purpled foliaged ‘Purple Ruffles’ . —

Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 12 Aug. 2024 Lobster Flatbread: Maine and langostino lobster with mozzarella, parmesan, fresh tomatoes and sweet basil over a crispy flatbread. —

Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweet basil