Source : WordNet®

sweet basil
     n 1: 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 [syn: {common basil}, {Ocimum
          basilicum}]
     2: leaves or the common basil; used fresh or dried [syn: {basil}]