sweet basil   (TTS Sound)

The noun sweet basil has 2 senses

• common basil, sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum -- (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)


• basil, sweet basil -- (leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried)