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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin basilicum (“royal robe”), substantive of basilicus (“royal, princely”), from Ancient Greek βασιλικός (basilikós, “royal”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌbaːˈzi.li.kʏm/
- Hyphenation: ba‧si‧li‧cum
Noun
basilicum n (plural basilicums, diminutive basilicumpje n)
- basil, name of some plants of the mint family, notably:
- Ocimum basilicum, an ornamental plant
- Ocimum suave, cultivated for cookery
- the second plant's edible leaves, used as a spice
- an ointment made from the plant
Synonyms
Latin
Etymology
Substantive of basilicus (“royal, princely”), from Ancient Greek βασιλικός (basilikós, “royal”).
Pronunciation
Noun
basilicum n (genitive basilicī); second declension
- a royal or princely robe
- (Late Latin) basil
Declension
Second-declension noun (neuter).
Descendants
Adjective
basilicum
- inflection of basilicus:
- nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
- accusative masculine singular