sweet basil
Britishnoun
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The seeds for holy basil and sweet basil look basically identical, and are often marketed interchangeably.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2023
I love succession sowing these in between other Italian sweet basil varieties for a steady supply of herbs; its unique, sweet-savory, and earthy flavor is a great addition to the more common basil varieties.
From Salon • May 18, 2022
Your uncle might have a heavy hand with pungent garlic and hot chiles; your mother might lean toward sweet basil and coconut vinegar.
From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2022
It’s served with a cloyingly sweet basil and chilli dressing which makes us bare our teeth.
From The Guardian • Oct. 19, 2014
Doffing the professor's frock-coat for the peasant's blouse, planting a root of sweet basil in his "topper," and finally kicking it to pieces, he snapped his fingers at his past life.
From Fabre, Poet of Science by Miall, Bernard
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