basil

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbæzəl/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈbæzəl, ˈbeɪzəl/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(baz′əl, bas′-, bā′zəl, -səl)


Collocations for "basil"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "basil" in context.

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basil

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. a [pinch, sprig, bunch] of basil
  2. the [smell, taste] of basil
  3. I [smell] basil in this.
  4. chop (up) basil
  5. [1 cup] chopped basil
  6. basil and [oregano, garlic, tomato]
  7. needs a bit more basil
  8. has a bit too much basil (in it)
  9. grow basil in your [garden, kitchen]
  10. make pesto [from, with] basil
  11. add basil to the [meat, sauce, salad, vegetables]
  12. [freeze, store, refrigerate] (the) basil
  13. [dried, fresh] basil
n as adj
  1. basil leaves
  2. make basil [dip, sauce]
'basil' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
dressing - leaf - rosemary - sauce - shrimp - bay - garnish - parsley - tomato - thyme

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