'sweet basil' definitions:
Definition of 'sweet basil'
(from WordNet)
noun
Annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs [syn: common basil, sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum]
noun
Leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried [syn: basil, sweet basil]