basilicum

Borrowed from Latin basilicum (“royal robe”), substantive of basilicus (“royal, princely”), from Ancient Greek βασιλικός (basilikós, “royal”).

• IPA^(key): /ˌbaːˈzi.li.kʏm/

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• Hyphenation: ba‧si‧li‧cum

basilicum n (plural basilicums, diminutive basilicumpje n)

1. basil, name of some plants of the mint family, notably:
   1. Ocimum basilicum, an ornamental plant
   2. Ocimum suave, cultivated for cookery
2. the second plant's edible leaves, used as a spice
3. an ointment made from the plant

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• basilica, basiliek

Substantive of basilicus (“royal, princely”), from Ancient Greek βασιλικός (basilikós, “royal”).

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /baˈsi.li.kum/, [baˈsɪ.lɪ.kũ]

basilicum n (genitive basilici); second declension

1. a royal or princely robe
2. (Late Latin) basil

Second declension.

• basilica
• basilicē
• basilicus

basilicum

1. nominative neuter singular of basilicus
2. accusative masculine singular of basilicus
3. accusative neuter singular of basilicus
4. vocative neuter singular of basilicus