Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Basil.
How to pronounce basil:
UK
Basil - as a noun
(roman catholic church) the bishop of caesarea who defended the roman catholic church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and doctor of the church (329-379)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basil of caesareabasil the greatst. basilst. basil the greatAny of several old world tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus ocimum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
herb9herbaceous plantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Basil - as a verb
To grind the edge of a tool to an acute angle.
Example Sentences
"I love adding fresh basil to my homemade pasta sauce."
"The smell of fresh basil is so refreshing."
"The recipe calls for two tablespoons of chopped basil."
"I planted some basil in my garden for easy access."
"The basil plant needs plenty of sunlight to thrive."
Word Game Points
Is BASIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, basil is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BASIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is BASIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, basil is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBASIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is BASIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, basil is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBASIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
