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basil

/baz-uhl, bas-, bey-zuhl, -suhl/US // ˈbæz əl, ˈbæs-, ˈbeɪ zəl, -səl //UK // (ˈbæzəl) //

罗勒,紫苏,九龙仓,九层塔

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Ocimum, of the mint family: prized for its savory green leaves, sweet basil has more than 150 culinary cultivars, including the tiny-leafed bush basil , the large-leafed mammoth basil , and the purple-leafed dark opal basil .

Examples

  • The fruit and vegetables had all come from our CSA, and I think somewhere in there was basil we had planted on our balcony.

  • For the tender herb, I went with mint because peas and mint are a classic combo for a reason, but any tender herb such as basil, dill, parsley or cilantro would work.

  • Add the spinach and basil and cook, stirring, until warmed through and combined, 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Then, the creamed spinach is made cheesy and rich with a heap of Parmesan cheese, and fragrant with a handful of fresh basil ribbons.

  • As the star of the dish, the spinach is served spooned onto the center of the plate, topped with a piece of chicken, garnished with basil leaves and, if you’d like, an extra sprinkle of Parmesan, for a fresh, nourishing way to get your green on.

  • In the sixth episode of the BBC comedy series, Basil Fawlty is desperately trying to serve dinner to a party of German guests.

  • And like David Paterson, another indulged child of another New York political powerhouse, Basil Paterson.

  • We would go to the Tin Palace, the Village Vanguard, the Village Gate, and Sweet Basil.

  • Acid Reflux and Indigestion - Chew a few basil leaves after a meal.

  • Whiter Teeth—Make a paste by crushing some basil leaves with the zest of an orange.

  • "Ah don't say anything against them when I'm one of them," Basil Dashwood laughed.

  • "We translate your pieces—there will be plenty of parts," Basil Dashwood said.

  • In the neighborhood of Basil he assembled and divided his army.

  • The fame of Basil 18 is immortal in the monastic history of the East.

  • The fame of Basil is immortal in the monastic history of the East.