basilicum
Dutch (Brabantic)
/ˌbaːˈzi.li.kʏm/
noun
Definitions
- basil, name of some plants of the mint family, notably:
- the second plant's edible leaves, used as a spice
- an ointment made from the plant
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin basilicum (royal robe) derived from Ancient Greek βασιλικός (royal).
Origin
Ancient Greek
βασιλικός
Gloss
royal