Learner's Dictionary
mobile search
Home
Ask the Editor
Word of the Day
Quizzes
Core Vocabulary
My Saved Words
Login
×
Ask the Editor
Word of the Day
Quizzes
Core Vocabulary
Most Popular
My Saved Words
Log in
Learner's Dictionary
basil
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
basil
(noun)
Save
basil
/
ˈ
bæzəl/
/
ˈ
beɪzəl/
noun
basil
/
ˈ
bæzəl/
/
ˈ
beɪzəl/
noun
Learner's definition of BASIL
[
noncount
]
:
an herb that has a sweet smell and that is used in cooking
—
see
color picture
on
this page
Comments & Questions
Comments & Questions
What made you want to look up
basil
? Include any comments and questions you have about this word.
Please enable JavaScript to view the
comments powered by Disqus.
ASK THE EDITOR
What is the meaning difference between a marriage and a wedding?
See the answer »
LEARNER'S QUIZZES
Vocabulary Quiz
Test your word power
Take the Quiz »
Name That Thing
Take our visual quiz
Test Your Knowledge »
LEARNER'S WORD OF THE DAY
nibble
:
to eat slowly or with small bites
Learn More »