common basil
noun
Simple meaning
Annual or perennial of tropical asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leave.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑmənˈbæzəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Annual or perennial of tropical asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leave; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Annual or perennial of tropical asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leave; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs
Used this way, common basil is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. This is a food and cooking use: everyday in kitchens and recipes.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
Where it naturally appears
- Cooking/food
- Everyday conversation
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